US Bridges

80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 255 3 S 2.1E 54-75 JCT · Structure no. 001040997205980

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries80th RD
CrossesNo. Fork S. Owl Creek
Location255 3 S 2.1E 54-75 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83553, -95.70086
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 80th RD over No. Fork S. Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.