US Bridges

12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.5S 3.0E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000000000580480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek in Marshall 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 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries12th Rd. Rs 1222
CrossesTrib. to Game Creek
Location4.5S 3.0E of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61692, -96.60061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2007)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Rd. Rs 1222 over Trib. to Game Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.