G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 0.5E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400803405760
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River is a concrete tee beam carrying G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River 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 G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns G-12.4 Minor over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.