US Bridges

13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.0S 3.0W of Home City · Structure no. 000000000580720

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th Rd. Rs 1239
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0S 3.0W of Home City
RouteCounty Highway 1239
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82393, -96.58135
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2007)
Projected traffic185 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Rd. Rs 1239 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.