US Bridges

1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.9E of Benedict · Structure no. 000000001030360

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries1800 Road
CrossesTrib. to Elders Creek
Location2.9E of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 760
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63157, -95.68976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 Road over Trib. to Elders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.