US Bridges

Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · In Le Loup · Structure no. 000000000300650

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 696 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1646 20.9-19.0
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
LocationIn Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 1646
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69304, -95.1557
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2013)
Projected traffic696 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1646 20.9-19.0 over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.