US Bridges

Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.8W of Florence · Structure no. 000000000570250

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWagonwheel Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cottonwood Riv.
Location2.0N 1.8W of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 423
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27569, -96.96469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Wagonwheel Rd. over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.