US Bridges

X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.0E of Vilas · Structure no. 001031015006226

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesX-6.6 Local
CrossesTrib. to Village Creek
Location2.0E of Vilas
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65114, -95.54409
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic30 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 X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is X-6.6 Local 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 X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns X-6.6 Local over Trib. to Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.