US Bridges

Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.0N of Wetmore · Structure no. 000000000660010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 59 U-17
CrossesWolfley Creek
Location1.0N of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65066, -95.80769
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2008)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 59 U-17 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 59 U-17 over Wolfley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.