US Bridges

Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.2N of Haven · Structure no. 000780775005886

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory RD.12.40
CrossesGar Creek
Location1.5E 0.2N of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90306, -97.7564
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
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks5%
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$470,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory RD.12.40 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 Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Victory RD.12.40 over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.