US Bridges

Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.6W 1.2S of Eudora · Structure no. 000231057004481

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 12.8N-19.9E
CrossesLittle Wakarusa Creek
Location1.6W 1.2S of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92614, -95.13084
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa 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 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.8N-19.9E over Little Wakarusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.