US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.9E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090610

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1918 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1918 over Spring Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRs 1918
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0S 5.9E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 1918
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36202, -96.43091
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1918 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1918 over Spring Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1918 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.