US Bridges

Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 11.0W 1.0N of Westfall · Structure no. 000000000530400

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 1469 Fox DR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location11.0W 1.0N of Westfall
RouteCounty Highway 1469
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94333, -98.215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1469 Fox DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1469 Fox DR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.