US Bridges

SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.5E of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050850

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 130 Ave
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location3.5S 2.5E of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30664, -98.53517
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 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 SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 130 Ave over Buffalo 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 SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 130 Ave over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.