Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 0.8N 2.3E of Everest · Structure no. 000000000070B42
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork 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 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1297 Sunflower over South Fork Wolf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.