US Bridges

B.5 Road over Spring Creek

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.5E of Wilmore · Structure no. 000170619906625

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B.5 Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B.5 Road over Spring Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesB.5 Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8N 3.5E of Wilmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36193, -99.14772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B.5 Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is B.5 Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does B.5 Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is B.5 Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns B.5 Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.