US Bridges

72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 6.9S of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320270

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries72 Road (rs 278)
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location6.9S of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96979, -100.24256
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 72 Road (rs 278) over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.