US Bridges

Rs 1884 F-4 over Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.75W of St. Benedict · Structure no. 000000000660660

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1884 F-4 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1884 F-4 over 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1884 F-4
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.75W of St. Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 1884
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88525, -96.11156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2008)
Projected traffic125 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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1884 F-4 over Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1884 F-4 over 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 F-4 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1884 F-4 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1884 F-4 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.