US Bridges

80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 7.5N 12.8E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900511603740

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries80 N
CrossesTributary to Bow Creek
Location7.5N 12.8E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46556, -100.20194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 N over Tributary to Bow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 80 N over Tributary to Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.