US Bridges

Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.7S of Baldwin City · Structure no. 000231053004723

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 0.69N-18.0E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0E 1.7S of Baldwin City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74959, -95.16762
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 0.69N-18.0E 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 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 0.69N-18.0E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.