Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek
FairPosted for loadNemaha County, Kansas · 3.0S.W. of Bern · Structure no. 000000000660500
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen 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 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1270 C-14 over Wolf Pen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.