US Bridges

Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.0N.W. of Wetmore · Structure no. 000000000660160

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 490 P-10
CrossesWolfley Creek
Location3.0N.W. of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66225, -95.8266
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic111 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 490 P-10 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 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 490 P-10 over Wolfley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.