US Bridges

NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 2.2N 3.0E of Cullison · Structure no. 000760655006208

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 80 Ave
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location2.2N 3.0E of Cullison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66386, -98.84889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NW 80 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.