US Bridges

CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.5S 8.2E of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000001030600

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to 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, projected to reach 810 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO1-10.75 Rs 1787
CrossesTrib. to Village Creek
Location3.5S 8.2E of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 1787
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66017, -95.54824
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2013)
Projected traffic810 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek built?

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

What condition is CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to 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 CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO1-10.75 Rs 1787 over Trib. to Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.