US Bridges

23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.4E of Buxton · Structure no. 001030973406565

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23.5-C.4 Minor 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries23.5-C.4 Minor
CrossesMiddle Duck Creek
Location2.5S 0.4E of Buxton
RouteCounty Highway 10302
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40814, -95.91713
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is 23.5-C.4 Minor 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 23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 23.5-C.4 Minor over Middle Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.