US Bridges

K23 HWY over East Spring Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 3.78 MI N 4th ST (gove) · Structure no. 999902300320441

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over East Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over East Spring Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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.

It carries about 862 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location3.78 MI N 4th ST (gove)
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01278, -100.48167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2044
Trucks28%
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

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 K23 HWY over East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over East Spring Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over East Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over East Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.