US Bridges

1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5S of Dearing · Structure no. 000630995907083

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1800 RD Mile 14 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1800 RD Mile 14
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5S of Dearing
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03264, -95.711
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 1800 RD Mile 14 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 1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 1800 RD Mile 14 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.