13th over Buck Creek
GoodPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 2.2E of Williamstown · Structure no. 000000000440044
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th over Buck Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 13th over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 13th over Buck Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 13th over Buck Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 13th over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.