US Bridges

12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.5S of Oketo · Structure no. 000000000580140

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries12th RD (rs 433)
CrossesScotch Creek
Location4.5S of Oketo
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90005, -96.601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2007)
Projected traffic670 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 12th RD (rs 433) over Scotch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.