Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek
PoorNemaha County, Kansas · 4.0S.W. of Bern · Structure no. 000000000660490
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 3 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen 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 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1270 C-13 over Trib. to Wolf Pen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.