US Bridges

Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.5S 4.0W of Eudora · Structure no. 000231051104485

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 12.5N-17.03E
CrossesTrib. to Wakarusa River
Location1.5S 4.0W of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9207, -95.18572
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2023)
Projected traffic110 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 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River 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 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.5N-17.03E over Trib. to Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.