US Bridges

E Road over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.4E of Wilmore · Structure no. 000000000170500

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Road over Spring Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0S 4.4E of Wilmore
RouteCounty Highway 1737
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32531, -99.13028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.