US Bridges

Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.9N Spring Hill · Structure no. 000461089004701

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLone Elm M.0-1.9
CrossesSpring Creek Trib.
Location0.9N Spring Hill
RouteCity Street 22106
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76679, -94.8347
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2016)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib. carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Elm M.0-1.9 over Spring Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.