US Bridges

Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.1W 2.5S of Granada · Structure no. 000660977903440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col P-6
CrossesWolfley Creek
Location3.1W 2.5S of Granada
RouteCounty Highway 6602
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68195, -95.8459
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col P-6 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 Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col P-6 over Wolfley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.