Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek
PoorLincoln County, Kansas · 0.8N 0.7E of Barnard · Structure no. 000530745904102
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Lane over West Branch Third 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Lane over West Branch Third Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.