US Bridges

Rs 81 over Spring Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.1E of Derby · Structure no. 000000000871240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 81 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 81 over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 81
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.1E of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5482, -97.22472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,025 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 81 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 81 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 81 over Spring Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 81 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 81 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.