US Bridges

Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · S. Outskirts of Lawrence · Structure no. 000231041004483

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 12.67N-12.0E
CrossesYankee Tank Creek
LocationS. Outskirts of Lawrence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92449, -95.27922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank 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 Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.67N-12.0E over Yankee Tank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.