US Bridges

N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0W of Luray · Structure no. 000840669304200

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a masonry culvert carrying N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN. County Line Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location1.0N 2.0W of Luray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13316, -98.73557
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 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 N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N. County Line Rd. over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.