US Bridges

S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 6.0E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320140

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
103 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Road (rs 272)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.0E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95989, -100.37811
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Road (rs 272) 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Road (rs 272) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.