US Bridges

Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · Just N of N 1 RD · Structure no. 000231041904561

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMinor E 1250 RD
CrossesWest Fork Tauy Creek
LocationJust N of N 1 RD
RouteCounty Highway 2303
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74065, -95.26838
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork 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 Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Minor E 1250 RD over West Fork Tauy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.