US Bridges

31st Road over West Spring Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.2N 5.0E of Carneiro · Structure no. 000270755804740

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Road over West Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 31st Road over West Spring Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries31st Road
CrossesWest Spring Creek
Location0.2N 5.0E of Carneiro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74004, -97.93286
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 31st Road over West Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31st Road over West 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 31st Road over West Spring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 31st Road over West Spring Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 31st Road over West Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.