US Bridges

U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0E of Sedan · Structure no. 000100947506968

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesU.3-13.8 Indian RD
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.5S 1.0E of Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 1006
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11603, -96.15514
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U.3-13.8 Indian RD over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.