US Bridges

1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.4E of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030985406320

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1500 RD
CrossesSuttons Branch Creek
Location4.0N 1.4E of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58829, -95.80596
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1500 RD 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 1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 1500 RD over Suttons Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.