US Bridges

US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.27 MI N of US-166 · Structure no. 999906900111211

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-69 Highway
CrossesSpring River Drainage
Location3.27 MI N of US-166
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0775, -94.83139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2023)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 Highway over Spring River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.