US Bridges

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hodgeman County, Kansas · 8.0W 10.0S of Jetmore · Structure no. 000000000420009

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 255 (rd 210)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location8.0W 10.0S of Jetmore
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93573, -100.04575
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 255 (rd 210) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.