Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5W of Pomona · Structure no. 000301019504962
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Local 12.8-1.5 over Hard Fish Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.