US Bridges

Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.0S of Bern · Structure no. 000660965203086

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. C-16
CrossesWolf Pen Creek
Location2.0S of Bern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93534, -95.97236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. C-16 over Wolf Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.