US Bridges

K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 0.11 MI N K44 · Structure no. 999900200390291

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location0.11 MI N K44
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15361, -98.03917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,406 (2023)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2044
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.