US Bridges

Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek

PoorPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.7S 2.0W of Langdon · Structure no. 000780709005988

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJordan Spr RD.7.20
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.7S 2.0W of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82849, -98.36228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Spr RD.7.20 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.