US Bridges

2300 Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.3E 2.4N of Roper · Structure no. 001030993906165

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2300 Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2300 Road over Buffalo Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries2300 Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.3E 2.4N of Roper
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69739, -95.72459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 2300 Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2300 Road over 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 2300 Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 2300 Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 2300 Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.