US Bridges

FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.0E of Marietta · Structure no. 000580907303120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFRONTIER(15.3-G.0)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0S 5.0E of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91407, -96.51279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 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 FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FRONTIER(15.3-G.0) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.