US Bridges

Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek

Poor

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.4W Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180845607140

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 1S-16-35-3
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0S 3.4W Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 1802
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99913, -97.10077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 1S-16-35-3 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.