US Bridges

Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 5.0E of Ogden · Structure no. 000810899104208

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMinor T.0-30.8T
CrossesMc Dowells Creek
Location5.0E of Ogden
RouteCounty Highway 8125
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11991, -96.61389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 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 traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor T.0-30.8T over Mc Dowells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.