US Bridges

Rs 607 over Spring Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21STN 0.9 E of 343RDW · Structure no. 000000000870850

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 607 over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 607
CrossesSpring Creek
Location21STN 0.9 E of 343RDW
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72049, -97.71764
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2022)
Projected traffic934 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 607 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Rs 607 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 607 over Spring Creek carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.