US Bridges

23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.0W of Buxton · Structure no. 001030969906565

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries23.5-A.9 Minor
CrossesSouth Duck Creek
Location2.5S 1.0W of Buxton
RouteCounty Highway 10302
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4084, -95.94347
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 23.5-A.9 Minor over South Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.