US Bridges

SE 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0S 4.5E of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050870

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
97 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 150 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 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 150 Ave
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location4.0S 4.5E of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29856, -98.49819
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is SE 150 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 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 150 Ave over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.