US Bridges

Local 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek

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Douglas County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.3E of Baldwin · Structure no. 000231053304705

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 1.5N-18.32E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5S 1.3E of Baldwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76025, -95.16076
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2023)
Projected traffic54 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 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 1.5N-18.32E 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 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Local 1.5N-18.32E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.