US Bridges

Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.7E of Little River · Structure no. 000000000800650

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. C | Rs 2033
CrossesWolf Creek
Location6.0N 2.7E of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 2033
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49325, -97.95683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. C | Rs 2033 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ave. C | Rs 2033 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.