US Bridges

Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.2S of Eudora · Structure no. 000231059004502

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 11.74N-21.0E
CrossesWakarusa Creek
Location1.2S of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91063, -95.11202
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
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 Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa 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 2024.

How much traffic does Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 11.74N-21.0E over Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.