US Bridges

TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.9S of Le Loup · Structure no. 000301057004829

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTENNESSEE(19.1-20)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0E 1.9S of Le Loup
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66675, -95.13718
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TENNESSEE(19.1-20) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TENNESSEE(19.1-20) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.