US Bridges

E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek

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Phillips County, Kansas · 15.0N 8.0E Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000000000740470

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek in Phillips 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Buffalo (RS1497)
CrossesCrow Creek
Location15.0N 8.0E Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 1497
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98762, -99.17493
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek built?

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

What condition is E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Buffalo (RS1497) over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.