US Bridges

Ave L over Spring Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · .9 W of Kanapolis · Structure no. 00000000027B160

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave L over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave L over Spring Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve L
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.9 W of Kanapolis
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71073, -98.17142
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2020)
Projected traffic978 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ave L over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave L 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 Ave L over Spring Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave L over Spring Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Ave L over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.