US Bridges

8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 1.8W 5.8N of Washington · Structure no. 001010847303140

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8-P.3 108
CrossesDevils Creek
Location1.8W 5.8N of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90079, -97.08157
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8-P.3 108 over Devils 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 8-P.3 108 over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.