US Bridges

80th RD over Big Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 221 1.6E of Batesville · Structure no. 001040981605980

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th RD over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries80th RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location221 1.6E of Batesville
RouteCounty Highway 10406
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83617, -95.83744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2038 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 80th RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.