Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Kansas · 7.0E of Buffalo · Structure no. 001031013006149
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wichita RD over Trib. to Village Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.