US Bridges

Locust Rd. over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · Inside Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570260

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Locust Rd. over Spring Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationInside Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16394, -97.11242
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Rd. over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Locust Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.