US Bridges

12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek

FairPosted for load

Rooks County, Kansas · 8.7N 6.5W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000000820008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek in Rooks 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries12 Road (rs 534)
CrossesBow Creek
Location8.7N 6.5W of Stockton
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyRooks County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5625, -99.39616
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek built?

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

What condition is 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Road (rs 534) over Bow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.