US Bridges

US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.60 MI N Wjct K-39 HWY · Structure no. 999907501030591

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-75 Highway
CrossesEast Buffalo Creek
Location2.60 MI N Wjct K-39 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72944, -95.69167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-75 Highway over East Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.