US Bridges

196th Rd. over Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0E of Luray · Structure no. 000840679004247

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196th Rd. over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 196th Rd. over Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries196th Rd.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5S 2.0E of Luray
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09548, -98.65028
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 196th Rd. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196th 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 196th Rd. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 196th Rd. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 196th Rd. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.