US Bridges

Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.3W of Randolph · Structure no. 000810875503840

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalsburg H.5-12.0F
CrossesFancy Creek
Location2.5S 3.3W of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 8112
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39321, -96.82088
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walsburg H.5-12.0F over Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.