US Bridges

8th. Street over Big Ditch

Fair

Pratt County, Kansas · E. of Hamilton S in Pratt · Structure no. 000760665706246

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th. Street over Big Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 8th. Street over Big Ditch in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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Carries8th. Street
CrossesBig Ditch
LocationE. of Hamilton S in Pratt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63878, -98.74286
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 8th. Street over Big Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th. Street over Big Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 8th. Street over Big Ditch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 8th. Street over Big Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 8th. Street over Big Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.