US Bridges

Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5E of Emmett · Structure no. 000000000750010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrys. Sprgs. Rd.
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.5E of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30375, -96.04453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2013)
Projected traffic306 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crys. Sprgs. Rd. over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.