US Bridges

FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · East Edge of Newton · Structure no. 000400823005665

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU4106 N Spencer
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
LocationEast Edge of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06778, -97.31861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU4106 N Spencer over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.