US Bridges

K-16 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1 MI W K-63/K-16 JCT · Structure no. 999901600750581

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-16 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-16 HWY over Spring Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-16 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI W K-63/K-16 JCT
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47833, -96.09111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2023)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-16 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-16 HWY over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-16 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-16 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-16 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.