US Bridges

W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0E of Logan · Structure no. 000000000740270

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Thunder (rs 849)
CrossesWolf Creek
Location4.0N 2.0E of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 849
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7271, -99.51755
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Thunder (rs 849) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W Thunder (rs 849) over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.