US Bridges

Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.7W 0.3N of Buffalo · Structure no. 001030991306147

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLowell RD
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location2.7W 0.3N of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70888, -95.75514
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo 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 Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lowell RD over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.