US Bridges

Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.5E 3.7S of Burlingame · Structure no. 000000000700210

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 745 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1246 11.7-9.0
CrossesDragoon Creek
Location2.5E 3.7S of Burlingame
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69925, -95.77887
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1246 11.7-9.0 over Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.