US Bridges

Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 0.25S of Wetmore · Structure no. 000000000660300

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1226 U-18
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.25S of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62953, -95.8122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2008)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1226 U-18 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 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1226 U-18 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.