US Bridges

25th Rd. over Spring Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.1W of Fact · Structure no. 000140845903720

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Rd. over Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th Rd. over Spring Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25th Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.0S 3.1W of Fact
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48065, -97.09339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is 25th Rd. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 25th Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is 25th Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.