US Bridges

Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0E of Randall · Structure no. 000450747003505

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal E.5-26.0
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.5S 1.0E of Randall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63256, -98.02507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local E.5-26.0 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.