US Bridges

Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.9E of Netawaka · Structure no. 000430991903600

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 286 Q7
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0S 0.9E of Netawaka
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56595, -95.7172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 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 Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 286 Q7 over 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 286 Q7 over Spring Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 286 Q7 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.