US Bridges

Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hamilton County, Kansas · 7.0N of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000000380140

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1526 RD C
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.0N of Coolidge
RouteCounty Highway 1526
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13794, -102.00036
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1526 RD C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1526 RD C over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.