US Bridges

WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0E of Haven · Structure no. 000000000780850

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWORTHINGTON.12.45
CrossesGar Creek
Location3.0E of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90429, -97.71974
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns WORTHINGTON.12.45 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.