US Bridges

Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.3S 3.9W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590759105000

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 112 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmoky Valley Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.3S 3.9W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55123, -97.9032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Smoky Valley Rd. 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 Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Smoky Valley Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.