US Bridges

Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.0W of St. Benedict · Structure no. 000000000660650

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1884 E-20
CrossesN. Fork Wildcat Creek
Location2.0W of St. Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 1884
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88538, -96.13429
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 traffic90 (2008)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1884 E-20 over N. Fork Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.