US Bridges

194th St. over Wolf Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 0.5SE of Luray · Structure no. 000840675004228

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

194th St. over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 194th St. over Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries194th St.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.5SE of Luray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10616, -98.68719
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 194th St. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 194th St. 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 194th St. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 194th St. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 194th St. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.