US Bridges

Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 1.7W 4.7N of Morill · Structure no. 000070991103000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 12
CrossesPedee Creek
Location1.7W 4.7N of Morill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.0005, -95.7286
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 12 over Pedee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 12 over Pedee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.