US Bridges

Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4.1E 5.9S of Langdon · Structure no. 000780719706080

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBoundary RD.12.70
CrossesGoose Creek
Location4.1E 5.9S of Langdon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76165, -98.25044
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose 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 Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boundary RD.12.70 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.