US Bridges

Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kiowa County, Kansas · 14.0S 0.5E of Mullinville · Structure no. 000000000490075

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 963 -Countyline
CrossesWiggins Creek
Location14.0S 0.5E of Mullinville
RouteCounty Highway 963
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3815, -99.46281
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
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 Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 963 -Countyline over Wiggins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.