US Bridges

Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.4N of Shady Bend · Structure no. 000530747104326

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLily Lane
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location1.4N of Shady Bend
RouteCounty Highway 5315
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0375, -98.02064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lily Lane over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.