US Bridges

Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 5.0N of Green · Structure no. 000000000140200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 125
CrossesWest Fancy Creek
Location5.0N of Green
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50617, -96.99667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 125 over West Fancy 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 Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 125 over West Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.