US Bridges

V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.2W of Nicodemus · Structure no. 000000000330330

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesV Road (rs 1760)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location3.0N 1.2W of Nicodemus
RouteCounty Highway 1760
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43805, -99.64271
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is V Road (rs 1760) 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 V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns V Road (rs 1760) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.