US Bridges

22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.6E of LA Fontaine · Structure no. 001030983106540

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries22-H.1 Local
CrossesTrib. to Duck Creek
Location2.0N 0.6E of LA Fontaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42938, -95.83127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to 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 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 22-H.1 Local over Trib. to Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.