US Bridges

5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.1W of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000000630270

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries5800 RD Mile 12
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location2.1W of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 473
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32728, -95.75003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2010)
Projected traffic574 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5800 RD Mile 12 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.