US Bridges

Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.0W 5.9S of Eskridge · Structure no. 000000000990010

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 415 20-CC.8
CrossesLocust Creek
Location2.0W 5.9S of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77051, -96.14963
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 415 20-CC.8 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.