US Bridges

E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.22 E of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE. Washington St.
CrossesTrib to Clear Creek
Location1.22 E of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52988, -95.81035
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2013)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns E. Washington St. over Trib to Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.