US Bridges

US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.51 MI N of N US-54 JCT · Structure no. 999906900060561

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,531 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 209 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY NB & SB
CrossesWolverine Creek
Location3.51 MI N of N US-54 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90528, -94.70306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width209 ft (63.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2023)
Projected traffic4,531 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 209 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB & SB over Wolverine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.