US Bridges

Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.6W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890330

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River is a steel culvert carrying Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1207 79
CrossesN. Branch Wakarusa River
Location3.0N 2.6W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95672, -95.86362
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1207 79 over N. Branch Wakarusa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.