US Bridges

12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · N.W. Edge of Frederick · Structure no. 000800719005044

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Lost Creek
LocationN.W. Edge of Frederick
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51678, -98.27578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Rd. over Trib. to Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.