US Bridges

B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Poor

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1400 E of Desoto Inter · Structure no. 501920520000001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 848 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesB-1 Hollingsworth
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location1400 E of Desoto Inter
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17228, -94.91436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks39%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns B-1 Hollingsworth over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.