US Bridges

Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.5E 2.0S of Worden · Structure no. 000231041504720

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.0N-12.5E
CrossesWest Tauy Creek
Location3.5E 2.0S of Worden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75314, -95.26954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

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 Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 1.0N-12.5E over West Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.