Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek
PoorNemaha County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0E of Bern · Structure no. 000660969403040
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. C-8 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.