US Bridges

SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.5E of Spring · Structure no. 000000000390080

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 70 RD Rs 299
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.5E of Spring
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05111, -98.01031
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$262,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 70 RD Rs 299 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 70 RD Rs 299 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.