US Bridges

RD L over Spring Creek

Good

Kiowa County, Kansas · 2.4E 3.0S of Haviland · Structure no. 000490631406340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD L over Spring Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying RD L over Spring Creek in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD L
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.4E 3.0S of Haviland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57144, -99.05992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 RD L over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD L 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RD L over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD L over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD L over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.