US Bridges

N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.0W of Lucas · Structure no. 000840689304200

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesN. County Line Rd.
CrossesEast Fork Wolf Creek
Location5.0N 1.0W of Lucas
RouteCounty Highway 8407
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13329, -98.55622
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. County Line Rd. over East Fork 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 N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. County Line Rd. over East Fork Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.