US Bridges

Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek

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Riley County, Kansas · 2.7N 2.5W of Randolph · Structure no. 000810877003728

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWieters R I.0-6.8T
CrossesFancy Creek
Location2.7N 2.5W of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46705, -96.81159
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wieters R I.0-6.8T over Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.