US Bridges

CR 180 over Old Maid Fork

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 1.3S of Nekoma · Structure no. 000000000830490

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 180 over Old Maid Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 180 over Old Maid Fork in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 180
CrossesOld Maid Fork
Location1.3S of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 1442
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.45444, -99.43778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2008)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 180 over Old Maid Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 125 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 180 over Old Maid Fork?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 180 over Old Maid Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.