US Bridges

NW 130 RD over Spring Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.7W of Harper · Structure no. 000390739306660

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 130 RD over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 130 RD over Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 130 RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.0N 1.7W of Harper
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34075, -98.07044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 NW 130 RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is NW 130 RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW 130 RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 130 RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW 130 RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.