US Bridges

Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0W of Westmoreland · Structure no. 000750913803840

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBigelow Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.0W of Westmoreland
RouteCounty Highway 7502
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39206, -96.44927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bigelow Road over Wilson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bigelow Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.