US Bridges

Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 5.5E of Morganville · Structure no. 000000000140240

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 126
CrossesTrib to Spring Creek
Location5.5E of Morganville
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46622, -97.09993
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2015)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
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 126 over Trib to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 126 over Trib to 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 Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 126 over Trib to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.