US Bridges

K-2 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 0.70 MI W K-44 Anthony · Structure no. 999900200390571

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-2 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-2 HWY over Spring Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,251 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-2 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.70 MI W K-44 Anthony
RouteState Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15194, -98.05167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2023)
Projected traffic1,251 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 K-2 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-2 HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-2 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-2 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-2 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.