US Bridges

Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.1W of Netawaka · Structure no. 000430989903560

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 302 P7
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location1.0S 0.1W of Netawaka
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59493, -95.73392
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 302 P7 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.