US Bridges

Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 115THE 0.01 N of 71STS · Structure no. 000000000871610

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 309
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location115THE 0.01 N of 71STS
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56276, -97.20328
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2022)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 309 over Trib. to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 309 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.