US Bridges

K61 HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5.40 MI E Pratt Coln · Structure no. 999906100780391

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K61 HWY over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K61 HWY over Wolf Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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 6 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK61 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location5.40 MI E Pratt Coln
RouteState Highway 61
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83194, -98.37694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,745 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K61 HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is K61 HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K61 HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K61 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K61 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.