US Bridges

Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.2S of Cummings · Structure no. 000031043503742

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 18.5-C.8
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2S of Cummings
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46079, -95.24478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 18.5-C.8 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.