US Bridges

Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 4.0W 3.0S of Eureka · Structure no. 000370923006049

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
161 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCty RD J (I-27.9)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.0W 3.0S of Eureka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78356, -96.38003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2006)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cty RD J (I-27.9) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cty RD J (I-27.9) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.