US Bridges

W Road (east) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 5.5N 5.3E of Hill City · Structure no. 000330561203760

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Road (east) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Road (east) over Spring Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW Road (east)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.5N 5.3E of Hill City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4522, -99.74674
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 W Road (east) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Road (east) over 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 W Road (east) over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Road (east) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Road (east) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.