US Bridges

Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 135THW 0.6 N of 71STS · Structure no. 000000000870264

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,874
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,726 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 604 135THW
CrossesSpring Creek
Location135THW 0.6 N of 71STS
RouteCounty Highway 6040
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57122, -97.49792
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,874 (2022)
Projected traffic4,726 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 604 135THW 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 604 135THW over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.