US Bridges

13 Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.0W of St. Francis · Structure no. 000120341003208

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13 Road over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13 Road over Spring Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries13 Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.0N 1.0W of St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8471, -101.82356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13 Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13 Road over Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 13 Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 13 Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 13 Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.