US Bridges

215th St. Rs 2130 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 5.9S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060515

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

About this bridge

215th St. Rs 2130 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 215th St. Rs 2130 over Trib. to 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries215th St. Rs 2130
CrossesTrib. to Wolverine Creek
Location5.9S of Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 2130
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92371, -94.71333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.