US Bridges

U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.6N of Altoona · Structure no. 001031009006364

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU-13.4 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Pumpkin Creek
Location3.0E 1.6N of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 10332
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55098, -95.59715
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns U-13.4 Minor over Trib. to Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.