US Bridges

8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · N. Edge of Chase · Structure no. 000000000800040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Rd. | Rs 360
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
LocationN. Edge of Chase
RouteCounty Highway 360
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35799, -98.34939
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 8th Rd. | Rs 360 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.