US Bridges

Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.0W of Harper · Structure no. 000000000390250

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 302 NW 100 RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0N 2.0W of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29739, -98.06222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 302 NW 100 RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 302 NW 100 RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.