US Bridges

13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.7S of Home City · Structure no. 000000000580730

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries13th Rd. Rs 1239
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location3.0W 0.7S of Home City
RouteCounty Highway 1239
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83212, -96.58206
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2007)
Projected traffic199 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

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

About 199 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.