US Bridges

Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5W of Lawrence · Structure no. 000000000230370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,434
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek in Douglas 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 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 3,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1372
CrossesBranch of Baldwin Creek
Location0.5W of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 1372
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00061, -95.28354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,434 (2023)
Projected traffic3,778 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek carry?

About 3,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1372 over Branch of Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.