US Bridges

13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 1.8S of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000090903705288

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries13.8-O.7 Local Rd.
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.8S of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33674, -96.54654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 13.8-O.7 Local Rd. over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.