US Bridges

K111 HWY over East Spring Creek

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.00 MI N K140 · Structure no. 999911100270411

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K111 HWY over East Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K111 HWY over East Spring Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK111 HWY
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location2.00 MI N K140
RouteState Highway 111
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76861, -98.15056
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic215 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K111 HWY over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is K111 HWY over East 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K111 HWY over East Spring Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K111 HWY over East Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns K111 HWY over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.