US Bridges

11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0E of Blue Rapids · Structure no. 000000000580490

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries11th Rd. Rs 1222
CrossesGame Fork Creek
Location4.0S 2.0E of Blue Rapids
RouteCounty Highway 1222
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62407, -96.61648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2007)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Rd. Rs 1222 over Game Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.