US Bridges

82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.6W of Buhler · Structure no. 000000000781095

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark is a concrete culvert carrying 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries82nd Ave
CrossesTrib. to Little Ark
Location1.6W of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 2031
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14458, -97.80644
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2021)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Ave over Trib. to Little Ark?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.