US Bridges

Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.5W of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150420

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1044 | 100th RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.8N 3.5W of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 1044
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59249, -97.74385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1044 | 100th RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.