US Bridges

Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4.4W of Sylvan Grove · Structure no. 000530697704360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa DR
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.4W of Sylvan Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01528, -98.47389
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa DR over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa DR over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.