US Bridges

Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.2W 2.0S of Eudora · Structure no. 000231055204500

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 12.0N-19.17E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.2W 2.0S of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91333, -95.14577
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic199 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 12.0N-19.17E 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 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 12.0N-19.17E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.