US Bridges

W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 8 W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960771907100

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek is a steel culvert carrying W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek in Sumner 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 180th St. S.
CrossesTrib to Bluff Creek
Location8 W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02404, -97.7671
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W. 180th St. S. over Trib to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.