US Bridges

103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.2E of Clearwater · Structure no. 000000000871360

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries103rd (rs 602)
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location5.2E of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 602
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50578, -97.40197
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2022)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 103rd (rs 602) over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.