US Bridges

W Hallowell over Wolf Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 12.5W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111067506880

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hallowell over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Hallowell over Wolf Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hallowell
CrossesWolf Creek
Location12.5W of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.179, -95.05916
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 W Hallowell over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hallowell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Hallowell over Wolf Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Hallowell over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Hallowell over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.