US Bridges

Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.8W of Inman · Structure no. 000590763205420

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

About this bridge

Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyenne Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0N 4.8W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24655, -97.86408
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.