W. 12th Street over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadEllis County, Kansas · 1.0W of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260820
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. 12th Street over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. 12th Street over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. 12th Street over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. 12th Street over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does W. 12th Street over Big Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W. 12th Street over Big Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns W. 12th Street over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.