US Bridges

Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.9W of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140839103820

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 12.0-L.1
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0N 1.9W of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40826, -97.16408
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.0-L.1 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.