US Bridges

Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.4W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000000000300470

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 835 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1162 18.0-10.8
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0N 2.4W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 1162
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65219, -95.30929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2013)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2043
Trucks40%
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 Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1162 18.0-10.8 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.