US Bridges

Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.3W 1.0S of Ash Grove · Structure no. 000530705404180

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTeal DR
CrossesS. Branch Spillman Creek
Location2.3W 1.0S of Ash Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14695, -98.40818
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Teal DR over S. Branch Spillman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.