US Bridges

Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5W of Le Loup · Structure no. 000000000300510

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1162 19.0-17.7
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.0S 1.5W of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66672, -95.18351
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2010)
Projected traffic45 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 Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1162 19.0-17.7 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.