US Bridges

Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · N.W. Edge of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140841703845

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal M.7-13.5
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationN.W. Edge of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38688, -97.13486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local M.7-13.5 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 Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local M.7-13.5 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.