US Bridges

Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 71STS 0.9 E of 215THW · Structure no. 000000000871550

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 626 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 2206 71st
CrossesSpring Creek
Location71STS 0.9 E of 215THW
RouteCounty Highway 2206
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56262, -97.5728
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2022)
Projected traffic764 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 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 2206 71st over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2206 71st over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.