US Bridges

Broadway ST over West Spring Creek

Good

Logan County, Kansas · 0.5W of Russell Springs · Structure no. 000000000550004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over West Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway ST over West Spring Creek in Logan County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesWest Spring Creek
Location0.5W of Russell Springs
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91158, -101.17301
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broadway ST over West Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over West Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Broadway ST over West Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over West Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.