US Bridges

Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.1S 0.1E of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000441037104141

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuck Creek RD
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location3.1S 0.1E of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17289, -95.30981
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek RD over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.