US Bridges

Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 3.9S 5.0E of Calvert · Structure no. 000000000690390

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 849 (rd. E12)
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.9S 5.0E of Calvert
RouteCounty Highway 849
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79214, -99.66472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 849 (rd. E12) over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.