US Bridges

Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 1.0N of Danville · Structure no. 000000000390470

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek in Harper 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1486 NE 80 Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0N of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 1486
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3028, -97.89492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic252 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.