US Bridges

82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 9.0W of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780721105560

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries82nd Ave. 13.15
CrossesPeace Creek
Location9.0W of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 7834
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14428, -98.24975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks8%
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. 13.15 over Peace Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Ave. 13.15 over Peace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.