US Bridges

Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · S. Edge of Lucas · Structure no. 000000000840680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1901 Lucas Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationS. Edge of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 1901
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05211, -98.54079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1901 Lucas Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.