US Bridges

Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.5N.W. of Goff · Structure no. 000000000660080

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 487 O-16
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5N.W. of Goff
RouteCounty Highway 487
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6672, -95.93914
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 487 O-16 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 487 O-16 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.