US Bridges

12th RD (rs 433) over North Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5N of Oketo · Structure no. 000000000580180

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th RD (rs 433) over North Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 12th RD (rs 433) over North Elm Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries12th RD (rs 433)
CrossesNorth Elm Creek
Location1.5N of Oketo
RouteCounty Highway 433
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98557, -96.59187
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th RD (rs 433) over North Elm 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 July 2023.

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

About 54 vehicles per day (2007 count).

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

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.