US Bridges

Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek

Poor

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.5N of Flush · Structure no. 000750915203860

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWilson Creek Rd.
CrossesWilson Creek
Location5.5N of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3779, -96.44129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Creek Rd. over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.