US Bridges

2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 7.5E of Buffalo · Structure no. 001031013506140

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
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

2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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).

Location

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Carries2400 RD
CrossesTrib. to Village Creek
Location7.5E of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 10326
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71828, -95.55323
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2400 RD over Trib. to Village 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2400 RD over Trib. to Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.