US Bridges

Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.4W of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850805604820

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 482-805.6
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5S 2.4W of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 8536
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68179, -97.47212
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2017)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Minor 482-805.6 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 482-805.6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.