Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek
PoorPosted for loadWabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.5E 0.2N of Wabaunsee · Structure no. 000000000990350
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1013 15-C.6 over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.