US Bridges

Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 5.2S of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310015

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream is a masonry culvert carrying Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream in Geary 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 4 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSkiddy RD Rs 1093
CrossesStream
Location5.2S of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1093
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88451, -96.84973
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2004)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Skiddy RD Rs 1093 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.