Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 71STS 0.7 E of 135THW · Structure no. 000000000871200
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,816
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 601 71st 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek carry?
About 1,816 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 601 71st over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.