US Bridges

Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0W of Norway · Structure no. 000790771003460

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek in Republic 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 8-Y.0
CrossesOak Creek
Location2.0S 1.0W of Norway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6674, -97.80041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek 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 Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 8-Y.0 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.