US Bridges

7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.9W of Benedict · Structure no. 001030985106240

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying 7-I.1 Local over Snake 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7-I.1 Local
CrossesSnake Creek
Location1.5N 3.9W of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64692, -95.8117
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek built?

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

What condition is 7-I.1 Local over Snake 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 7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 7-I.1 Local over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.