US Bridges

Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek

Fair

Wallace County, Kansas · 4.9N of Weskan · Structure no. 000000001000012

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 6 (rs 288)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location4.9N of Weskan
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountyWallace County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93987, -101.96278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 6 (rs 288) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.