US Bridges

25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.9S 4.0E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400510

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries25-D.1 Rs 762
CrossesWest Wildcat Creek
Location3.9S 4.0E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 762
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95722, -97.26333
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic152 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 25-D.1 Rs 762 over West Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.