US Bridges

Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2 N of TEXAS-1200 · Structure no. 000000000020022

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTexas U.0-12.2
CrossesBranch of Sugar Creek
Location0.2 N of TEXAS-1200
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19929, -95.14845
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2014)
Projected traffic222 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Texas U.0-12.2 over Branch of Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.