Bridge conditions in Wilson County, Kansas
205 inventoried bridges · 25 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 205 Wilson County bridges in the federal inventory, 25 carry a poor rating. That 12.2% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 25 of the 205 bridges in Wilson County, Kansas, are rated in poor condition (12.2%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 70 bridges (34.1%) are rated good and 110 (53.7%) fair.
- The median Wilson County bridge was built in 1958.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Reno Rd RS 815 over Dry Creek (built 1975), carrying about 120 vehicles a day.
Good 34.1% · Fair 53.7% · Poor 12.2% of 205 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Rd RS 815 over Dry Creek | 1975 | 120 | Poor |
| Reno Rd over Big Cedar Creek | 1925 | 60 | Poor |
| 1200 Rd over Trib. to Fall River | 1940 | 50 | Poor |
| Jefferson St. over Salt Creek | 1925 | 50 | Poor |
| 1050 Road over Wilson Creek | 1950 | 48 | Poor |
| 700 Road over Plum Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| 11-g.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River | 1958 | 40 | Poor |
| 1700 Road over Crooked Creek | 2003 | 40 | Poor |
| U-14.1 Minor over Pumpkin Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| W-22.1 Local over Dry Creek | 1920 | 40 | Poor |
| E-6.5 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| 1800 Rd over Trib. to Snake Creek | 1935 | 30 | Poor |
| J.5-16.1 Local over Clear Creek | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| M.2-21.4 Local over Trib. to Fall River | 1920 | 30 | Poor |
| Q-6.4 Local over Elders Creek | 1940 | 30 | Poor |
| Viola Rd over Trib to Village Creek | 1960 | 30 | Poor |
| 1600 Rd over Big Cedar Creek | 1942 | 30 | Poor |
| 14-v.3 Local over Pumpkin Creek | 1930 | 30 | Poor |
| B-18.6 Local over Rainbow Creek | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
| L-9.1 Local over Verdigris River | 1930 | 20 | Poor |
| Lane Rd over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. | 1959 | 20 | Poor |
| Wichita Rd over Trib. to Village Creek | 1920 | 20 | Poor |
| 2300 Rd over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. | 1940 | 10 | Poor |
| N.5-11.8 Local over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. | 1930 | 10 | Poor |
| F-14.3 Local over Trib. to Fall River | 1920 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-400 Hwy over Clear Creek | 1997 | 4,843 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Fall River Drainage | 1996 | 4,843 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Silver Creek Tributary | 1997 | 4,720 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Silver Creek | 1998 | 4,402 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Fall River Drainage | 1996 | 4,340 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Fall River | 1997 | 4,340 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Fall Rvr & Implemnt Pass | 1997 | 4,340 | Good |
| US-75 Highway over Woodruff Branch | 2005 | 3,950 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Salt Creek | 1997 | 3,806 | Good |
| US-400 Hwy over Salt Creek Tributary | 1997 | 3,806 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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