US Bridges

Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek

Poor

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Wolcott Dr. S. of Hutton · Structure no. 414301052535082

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWolcott Drive
CrossesConnor Creek
LocationWolcott Dr. S. of Hutton
RouteCity Street 2535
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1869, -94.79925
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (1992)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wolcott Drive over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.