US Bridges

Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 7.0N 1.8E of Hill City · Structure no. 000000000330140

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesY Road (rs 859)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.0N 1.8E of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 859
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48114, -99.79292
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Y Road (rs 859) 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 Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Y Road (rs 859) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.