Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek
FairLincoln County, Kansas · 0.6E of Shady Bend · Structure no. 000530747604360
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kiowa RD 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 Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Kiowa RD over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.