US Bridges

Union RD over Buffalo Creek

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Cloud County, Kansas · 1.4E 0.8N of Jamestown · Structure no. 000150767203540

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union RD over Buffalo Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.4E 0.8N of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61019, -97.83354
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Union RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union 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 Union RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Union RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.