US Bridges

Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.6S 2.1W of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000000000070037

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 1265 Horned Owl
CrossesWolf River
Location0.6S 2.1W of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 1265
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83514, -95.60165
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic263 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River 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 Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Rs 1265 Horned Owl over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.