US Bridges

12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0W of St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120265

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries12 Road (rs 877)
CrossesDrury Creek
Location1.5S 2.0W of St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7475, -101.84314
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Road (rs 877) over Drury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.