Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek
FairPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 0.7N 0.3W of Moline · Structure no. 000000000250560
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 13 over North Fork Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.