US Bridges

17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 17.0-M.9 · Structure no. 000000000160310

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,340
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries17th. Rd.|rs 153
CrossesWolf Creek
Location17.0-M.9
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27391, -95.71136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2019)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th. Rd.|rs 153 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 17th. Rd.|rs 153 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.