US Bridges

Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 6.0N 0.6W of Paxico · Structure no. 000990943404160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 118
CrossesRoberts Creek
Location6.0N 0.6W of Paxico
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1589, -96.17476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 118 over Roberts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.