US Bridges

Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.0W of Netawaka · Structure no. 000000000430260

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 800 278 S2
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0S 1.0W of Netawaka
RouteCounty Highway 800
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5499, -95.69861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 800 278 S2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 800 278 S2 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.