US Bridges

F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · N. of Basehor · Structure no. 000000000520280

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,095 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesF-52 Parallel Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationN. of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12865, -94.90922
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2018)
Projected traffic3,095 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-52 Parallel Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns F-52 Parallel Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.