US Bridges

12th. Street over Fossil Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · Between Main & Maple · Structure no. 525000840000C12

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th. Street over Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 12th. Street over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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Carries12th. Street
CrossesFossil Creek
LocationBetween Main & Maple
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89692, -98.86038
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 12th. Street over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th. Street over Fossil 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 12th. Street over Fossil Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th. Street over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 12th. Street over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.