US Bridges

8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Kansas · 7.0N 4.0W of Leoti · Structure no. 000000001020010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries8 Road (rs 118)
CrossesLadder Creek
Location7.0N 4.0W of Leoti
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58278, -101.44278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Road (rs 118) over Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.