US Bridges

Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.3E of Big Springs · Structure no. 000231019304309

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesLocal 21.0N-1.3E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0N 0.3E of Big Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04398, -95.47697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 21.0N-1.3E 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 21.0N-1.3E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.