US Bridges

Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek

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Allen County, Kansas · 3.4E 1.0S of Elsmore · Structure no. 000011063806060

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 24.9-S.0
CrossesWolfpen Creek
Location3.4E 1.0S of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77603, -95.08927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 24.9-S.0 over Wolfpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.