US Bridges

Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0N of Danville · Structure no. 000000000390480

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 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
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location2.0N of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 1486
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31381, -97.89503
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Trib. to 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 Trib. to 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 Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1486 NE 80 Ave over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.