US Bridges

Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 4.1S 2.5E of Burlingame · Structure no. 000000000700200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1246 12.1-9.0
CrossesMud Creek
Location4.1S 2.5E of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69402, -95.78365
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1246 12.1-9.0 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.