US Bridges

12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 12.0-S.3 · Structure no. 000000000160100

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries12th. Rd. | Rs 10
CrossesTrib. to Scott Creek
Location12.0-S.3
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.19863, -95.62419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 12th. Rd. | Rs 10 over Trib. to Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.