US Bridges

Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 8 MI S 1MI E Yates Center · Structure no. 000000001040045

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 60 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 45 Oriole RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek Drainage
Location8 MI S 1MI E Yates Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76347, -95.70697
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 45 Oriole RD over Buffalo Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.