US Bridges

Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.2E 1.6N of Wabaunsee · Structure no. 000000000990190

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek in Wabaunsee 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 652 B-12.7
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location3.2E 1.6N of Wabaunsee
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17353, -96.28034
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2013)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 652 B-12.7 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.