US Bridges

1525 RD over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.3S 1.6E of Benedict · Structure no. 001030995606308

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1525 RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1525 RD over Crooked 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1525 RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.3S 1.6E of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 10317
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59007, -95.71443
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1525 RD over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is 1525 RD over Crooked 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 1525 RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1525 RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 1525 RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.