US Bridges

12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.9S of Halstead · Structure no. 000400803005809

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,340 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries12-D.05 Minor
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location1.0E 2.9S of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 4004
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95667, -97.50083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2006)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 12-D.05 Minor over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.