US Bridges

N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.5W of Elmont · Structure no. 000890993304120

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN.W. 78th. St. 182
CrossesHalfday Creek
Location1.5N 0.5W of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18709, -95.71234
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (—)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 78th. St. 182 over Halfday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.