US Bridges

1800 RD over Snake Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.4W of Benedict · Structure no. 001030987606260

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 RD over Snake Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1800 RD over Snake Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1800 RD
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.5N 2.4W of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63208, -95.78589
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1800 RD over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1800 RD 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 1800 RD over Snake Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1800 RD over Snake Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 RD over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.