US Bridges

Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.6S 1.1E of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070051

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1557 Sumac Rd.
CrossesWolf River
Location0.6S 1.1E of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 1557
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80183, -95.38597
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2016)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. 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 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1557 Sumac Rd. over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.