US Bridges

215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 6.4S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060514

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries215th St. Rs 2130
CrossesWolverine Creek
Location6.4S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 2130
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91694, -94.71333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2006)
Projected traffic815 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 215th St. Rs 2130 over Wolverine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.