US Bridges

Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.1W 1.8S of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990580

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1755 N.8-10.1
CrossesLoire Creek
Location2.1W 1.8S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1755
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98903, -96.33259
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2013)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire 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 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1755 N.8-10.1 over Loire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.