US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 10.44 MI E Labette Coln · Structure no. 999940000110861

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,782
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,782 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,441 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location10.44 MI E Labette Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33972, -94.88528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,782 (2023)
Projected traffic8,441 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY 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 US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 6,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.