US Bridges

68th over Buck Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.2S 1.4E of Oskaloosa · Structure no. 000441039404142

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

68th over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 68th over Buck Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries68th
CrossesBuck Creek
Location3.2S 1.4E of Oskaloosa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16881, -95.28411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 68th over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 68th over Buck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 68th over Buck Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 68th over Buck Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 68th over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.