US Bridges

F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.2E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400803205780

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream is a concrete slab carrying F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesF-12.2 Local
CrossesR.W. Handy Stream
Location1.0S 0.2E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.985, -97.49556
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic29 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 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 F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns F-12.2 Local over R.W. Handy Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.