US Bridges

Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 1.5W of Manhattan · Structure no. 000810893704120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Q.7-26.0T
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.5W of Manhattan
RouteCounty Highway 8104
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18929, -96.64987
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic175 (2004)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat 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 2025.

How much traffic does Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Q.7-26.0T over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.