Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Kansas · 5.5 MI W of Emmett · Structure no. 000750945503960
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Springs RD over Trib to Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.