US Bridges

Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.0N of Sibleyville · Structure no. 000231053804509

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 11.08N-18.83E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0E 1.0N of Sibleyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89971, -95.15223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 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 traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 11.08N-18.83E 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 11.08N-18.83E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.