US Bridges

6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.1N of 6th. & Tyler St. · Structure no. 001030983206382

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th. St. Fredonia
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location0.1N of 6th. & Tyler St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54182, -95.8279
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 6th. St. Fredonia over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.