US Bridges

US75 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 8.10 MI N K16 · Structure no. 999907500430251

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,572 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location8.10 MI N K16
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57611, -95.73222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,206 (2023)
Projected traffic7,572 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US75 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.