US Bridges

400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.6W of Buxton · Structure no. 001030971406540

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries400 RD Local
CrossesMiddle Duck Creek
Location1.0S 0.6W of Buxton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43019, -95.93705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400 RD Local over Middle 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 400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 400 RD Local over Middle Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.