US Bridges

Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 8.17 MI N US166 Sdrd W · Structure no. 999907700180061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSideroad LT-212th
CrossesPosey Creek
Location8.17 MI N US166 Sdrd W
RouteCounty Highway 852
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17222, -97.02472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad LT-212th over Posey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad LT-212th over Posey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.