US Bridges

1st RD over Spring Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.5S of Geuda Springs · Structure no. 000000000180550

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st RD over Spring Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying 1st RD over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1st RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5S of Geuda Springs
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09265, -97.14878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1st RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1st RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1st RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1st RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.