US Bridges

2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.2W of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000001030300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek in Wilson 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries2350 RD Rs 664
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.2W of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 664
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7081, -95.71884
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo 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 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2350 RD Rs 664 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.