US Bridges

W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.7W of Downs · Structure no. 000000000710480

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW 1st Dr_rs 867
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location4.0N 3.7W of Downs
RouteCounty Highway 867
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56759, -98.61238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st Dr_rs 867 over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.