US Bridges

Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.8 MI E Ejct US-69 · Structure no. 999909600110591

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHallowell (old 96)
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location0.8 MI E Ejct US-69
RouteCounty Highway 1791
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17789, -94.70283
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (1997)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell (old 96) over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.