US Bridges

1050 Road over Wilson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.1E of New Albany · Structure no. 000000001030390

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1050 Road over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1050 Road over Wilson Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1050 Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3.0S 1.1E of New Albany
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52381, -95.92451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2013)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1050 Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1050 Road over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 1050 Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1050 Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1050 Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.