US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0W of Fostoria · Structure no. 000000000750410

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 0. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location3.5N 1.0W of Fostoria
RouteCounty Highway 1210
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49412, -96.52611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic91 (2013)
Projected traffic104 by 0
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 Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.