US Bridges

Havensville Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5W of Havensville · Structure no. 000000000750310

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Havensville Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Havensville Road over Spring Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 426 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHavensville Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5W of Havensville
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5148, -96.1048
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2013)
Projected traffic426 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Havensville Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Havensville Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Havensville Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Havensville Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Havensville Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.