US Bridges

Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.0N of Derby · Structure no. 000000000870577

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,406
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,375 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 309
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location2.0E 3.0N of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61136, -97.20793
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,406 (2022)
Projected traffic5,375 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 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 309 over Trib. to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 4,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.