US Bridges

Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2285 Wolf RD · Structure no. 000210865004482

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf RD (Y15-S15)
CrossesCreek
Location2285 Wolf RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92693, -96.92652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD (Y15-S15) over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.