US Bridges

Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 7.34 MI E Bt Coln Sdrd N · Structure no. 999905600800021

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSideroad Left
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location7.34 MI E Bt Coln Sdrd N
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34778, -98.34472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Left over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.