US Bridges

Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.7E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000000000890420

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1254 123
CrossesTrib. to Messhass Creek
Location2.0N 3.7E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1295, -95.78575
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic850 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 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass 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 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 123 over Trib. to Messhass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.