US Bridges

3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0W of Jefferson · Structure no. 000630989007004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3100 RD Mile 7
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5S 1.0W of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08951, -95.78287
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic96 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3100 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 3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 3100 RD Mile 7 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.