US Bridges

O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.5N of Buffalo · Structure no. 001030997506128

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesO.5-1.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Buffalo Creek
Location0.5N of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7225, -95.69751
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is O.5-1.8 Local 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 O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns O.5-1.8 Local over Trib. to Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.