US Bridges

Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.7E of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990955204560

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 75
CrossesTrib Dragoon Creek
Location0.5N 1.7E of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87004, -96.07377
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 75 over Trib Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.