US Bridges

Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.5N of Anthony · Structure no. 000390741606905

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Q.6-16.5
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5W 0.5N of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15939, -98.04928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating15.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Q.6-16.5 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Q.6-16.5 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.