US Bridges

302nd RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0SW of Arkansas City · Structure no. 000000000180790

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

302nd RD over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 302nd RD over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries302nd RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0SW of Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 1667
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04197, -97.07031
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic440 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 302nd RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 302nd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 302nd RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 302nd RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 302nd RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.