US Bridges

Rs 82 over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.6E 3.0N of Derby · Structure no. 000000000871120

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,545
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 82 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 82 over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,545 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 82
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.6E 3.0N of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60644, -97.21606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,545 (2022)
Projected traffic6,765 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 82 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 82 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 82 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 82 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 82 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.