US Bridges

193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.5S of Luray · Structure no. 000840673004240

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries193rd Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.5W 0.5S of Luray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10415, -98.70465
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 193rd 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 193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 193rd Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.