US Bridges

2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.1N of Tyro · Structure no. 000000000630280

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying 2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2700 RD Mile 7
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.1N of Tyro
RouteCounty Highway 474
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08109, -95.81952
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2010)
Projected traffic708 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2700 RD Mile 7 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 2700 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.