US Bridges

T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 4.8E 0.7S Cttnwd. Falls · Structure no. 000090913805267

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesT.8-12.7 Local Rd.
CrossesBloody Creek
Location4.8E 0.7S Cttnwd. Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35161, -96.45143
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T.8-12.7 Local Rd. over Bloody Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.