US Bridges

Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clark County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.0E of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130330

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 961 RD Z
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.0S 1.0E of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 961
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10439, -99.75789
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 961 RD Z over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 961 RD Z 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 961 RD Z over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.