US Bridges

Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 1.3E of St. Benedict · Structure no. 000000000660680

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 1884 F-12
CrossesWild Cat Creek
Location1.3E of St. Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 1884
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88499, -96.07434
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1884 F-12 over Wild Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.