12th RD over Eight Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.7W of Rock · Structure no. 000180853306500
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th RD over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 12th RD over Eight Mile Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 12th RD over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th RD over Eight Mile 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 2024.
How much traffic does 12th RD over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 12th RD over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 12th RD over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.