US Bridges

Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.4E of Victoria · Structure no. 000260629404600

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek in Ellis 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Hill Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.0S 2.4E of Victoria
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.842, -99.10567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Spring Hill Road over Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Hill Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.