US Bridges

US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.36 MI N US166 · Structure no. 9999069A0110781

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,751 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,026 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS69 Alt HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.36 MI N US166
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02889, -94.73472
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,751 (2023)
Projected traffic7,026 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 Alt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US69 Alt HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.