US Bridges

K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · .14 MI S Cherokee Coln · Structure no. 999900700111121

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,076 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-7 Highway
CrossesWolf Creek
Location.14 MI S Cherokee Coln
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33722, -94.83194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2023)
Projected traffic5,076 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 Highway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 Highway over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.