US Bridges

142nd RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.1W of Kellogg · Structure no. 000180843906760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142nd RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 142nd RD over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries142nd RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0N 0.1W of Kellogg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2745, -97.11764
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 142nd RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142nd 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 142nd RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 142nd RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 142nd RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.