US Bridges

Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1310 Ft. E of Rt 5807 · Structure no. 429600965808014

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Ave. Br. 8
CrossesHargis Creek
Location1310 Ft. E of Rt 5807
RouteCity Street 5808
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26477, -97.39337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2003)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Ave. Br. 8 over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.