Trail North of Z99 over Wildcat Creek
Riley County, Kansas · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Trail North of Z99 over Wildcat Creek in Riley County, Kansas, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 0 (failed condition, out of service) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- It is one of 10 of the 225 inventoried bridges in Riley County rated poor (4.4%); 10 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is closed to all traffic (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2015, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 | 0 | Failed condition, out of service |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 888-496 |
| NBI structure number | DAPFORRIL000908 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Closed to all traffic |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2015 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 6: scour evaluation not yet made |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Riley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-113 Hwy over Wildcat Creek | 1993 | 22,777 | Good |
| K113 Hwy over Anderson Ave | 1968 | 16,683 | Good |
| Kimball Ave over Drainage Ditch | 2021 | 11,780 | Good |
| K-18 over Wildcat Creek | 2021 | 11,589 | Good |
| K-18 Hwy WB over K-113 Hwy | 2007 | 11,539 | Good |
| K-18 Hwy EB over K-113 Hwy | 2004 | 11,539 | Good |
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