US Bridges

2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.5S 7.0E of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000001030590

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek is a concrete slab carrying 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2000 RD Rs 1787
CrossesVillage Creek
Location3.5S 7.0E of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 1787
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66026, -95.57124
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village 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 2024.

How much traffic does 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2000 RD Rs 1787 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.