US Bridges

Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.8W of Netawaka · Structure no. 000430985203500

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 326 N1
CrossesTrib. to Wolfley Creek
Location2.0N 2.8W of Netawaka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63848, -95.78667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 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 traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 326 N1 over Trib. to Wolfley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.