US Bridges

15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.9N 1.0W of Home City · Structure no. 000580905003160

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15th RD (14.0-I.0)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location2.9N 1.0W of Home City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.88472, -96.53875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th RD (14.0-I.0) 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 15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 15th RD (14.0-I.0) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.