US Bridges

K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.46 MI NW K9 · Structure no. 999902800150491

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK28 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek Drainage
Location0.46 MI NW K9
RouteState Highway 28
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57889, -97.70944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2023)
Projected traffic679 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns K28 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.