US Bridges

Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.25W of St. Benedict · Structure no. 000000000660670

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1884 F-5
CrossesWild Cat Creek
Location0.25W of St. Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 1884
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88511, -96.10153
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2008)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1884 F-5 over Wild Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.