Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk
PoorPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.3E of Moline · Structure no. 000250931706680
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blackjack over Trib S. Fork Wildcat Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.