Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Kansas · 3.8W 1.5S of Granada · Structure no. 000660977203420
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley 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 Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. P-3 over Wolfley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.