US Bridges

Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 10.2E 0.9S of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000000000990250

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek in Wabaunsee 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 665 12-W.9
CrossesDavis Creek
Location10.2E 0.9S of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85671, -96.29818
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2013)
Projected traffic44 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 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 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis 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 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 665 12-W.9 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.