US Bridges

Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.7N 0.2E of Alma · Structure no. 000990931904340

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 13
CrossesHendricks Creek
Location0.7N 0.2E of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02906, -96.28078
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$560,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 13 over Hendricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.