Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kansas · 5.3S 1.0E of Green · Structure no. 000140859003887
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Valleyview Rd. over Trib to Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.