US Bridges

CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 4.7S of Nekoma · Structure no. 000000000830470

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180
CrossesTrib. to Old Maid Fork
Location4.7S of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40479, -99.43727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180 over Trib. to Old Maid Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.