US Bridges

K-116 HWY over Spring Creek

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Atchison County, Kansas · 3.54 MI E Ejct US-159 · Structure no. 999911600030601

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-116 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-116 HWY over Spring Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-116 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.54 MI E Ejct US-159
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46278, -95.26639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-116 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-116 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-116 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-116 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns K-116 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.