US Bridges

Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.5N 0.3W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890340

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1207 98
CrossesTrib. to Six Mile Creek
Location3.5N 0.3W of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95638, -95.82336
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile 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 Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1207 98 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.