US Bridges

I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.4N of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030985006326

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-11.6 Minor
CrossesSuttons Branch Creek
Location1.0E 2.4N of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 10311
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57942, -95.81474
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch 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 I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns I-11.6 Minor over Suttons Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.