US Bridges

Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.3N of Reager · Structure no. 000000000690220

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 839 (rd. W11)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3N of Reager
RouteCounty Highway 839
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84766, -100.09549
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 839 (rd. W11) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 839 (rd. W11) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.