US Bridges

Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.9E of Hollis · Structure no. 000150801903500

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWagon RD
CrossesLittle Upton Creek
Location0.5N 2.9E of Hollis
RouteCounty Highway 1522
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63913, -97.50024
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon RD over Little Upton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.