US Bridges

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

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.4S of Home City · Structure no. 000000000580740

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Rd. Rs 1239 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 23 ft (7 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 0.4S of Home City
RouteCounty Highway 1239
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83595, -96.58207
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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 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 1937, making it 88 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 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 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.