US Bridges

Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · N. Edge of Perry · Structure no. 00000000044B024

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFerguson Rd.
CrossesLittle Wild Horse Creek
LocationN. Edge of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 1280
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08256, -95.3912
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse 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 Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson Rd. over Little Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.