US Bridges

Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.2E of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300490

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 738 by 2043. 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).

Location

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CarriesRs 1162 18.0-13.2
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.0N 0.2E of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65218, -95.26249
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic615 (2013)
Projected traffic738 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 Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1162 18.0-13.2 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.