US Bridges

Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.5S of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301053004845

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon TR(18.5-18)
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location1.0W 2.5S of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66048, -95.17444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 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 Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Oregon TR(18.5-18) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon TR(18.5-18) over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.