US Bridges

Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River

Fair

Brown County, Kansas · 0.5E 4.0N of Everest · Structure no. 000071025003365

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRaccoon Rd.
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Wolf River
Location0.5E 4.0N of Everest
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73316, -95.41499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon Rd. over Trib. S. Fk. Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.