US Bridges

250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr.

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.1E of Portis · Structure no. 000000000920049

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries250 Road (rs 868)
CrossesE Branch Twelvemile Cr.
Location6.0N 2.1E of Portis
RouteCounty Highway 868
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65442, -98.6524
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 inspectionMarch 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr. carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Road (rs 868) over E Branch Twelvemile Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.