US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 3.4W 1.5S of Isabel · Structure no. 000000000040820

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesAmber Creek
Location3.4W 1.5S of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 2131
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44722, -98.61728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Amber 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Amber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.