US Bridges

900 Road over Rainbow Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.3W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030979706440

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

900 Road over Rainbow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 900 Road over Rainbow Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries900 Road
CrossesRainbow Creek
Location2.0S 1.3W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50138, -95.85876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 900 Road over Rainbow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 900 Road over Rainbow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 900 Road over Rainbow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 900 Road over Rainbow Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 900 Road over Rainbow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.