US Bridges

60th RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.7N of Jamestown · Structure no. 000150769003543

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 60th RD over Buffalo Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries60th RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.0E 0.7N of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 1505
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60623, -97.81932
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 60th RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th 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 60th RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 60th RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 60th RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.