US Bridges

12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 12th. Ave. E of Wheat Rd. · Structure no. 530900180000001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,110 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries12th Avenue
CrossesBlack Crook Creek
Location12th. Ave. E of Wheat Rd.
RouteCity Street 6906
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23758, -96.96611
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2018)
Projected traffic3,110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Avenue over Black Crook 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 Avenue over Black Crook Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Avenue over Black Crook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.