US Bridges

Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 9.0W 0.2S of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000611073004743

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpoon Crk Road
CrossesTrib. to Big Bull Creek
Location9.0W 0.2S of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73571, -94.98278
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull 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 Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Spoon Crk Road over Trib. to Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.