US Bridges

360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 6.4N 0.25E of Bogue · Structure no. 000000000330190

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries360 Ave (rs 861)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location6.4N 0.25E of Bogue
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45539, -99.67642
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic180 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to 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 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 360 Ave (rs 861) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.