US Bridges

Teal DR over N. Branch Spillman Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.6W 1.0S of Ash Grove · Structure no. 000530707204180

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teal DR over N. Branch Spillman Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Teal DR over N. 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTeal DR
CrossesN. Branch Spillman Creek
Location1.6W 1.0S of Ash Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14683, -98.39139
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Teal DR over N. 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 N. Branch Spillman Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Teal DR over N. Branch Spillman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.