US Bridges

13th N over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.07E of 327THW · Structure no. 000870779106160

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th N over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th N 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries13th N
CrossesSpring Creek
Location13THN 0.07E of 327THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70601, -97.71551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th N over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is 13th N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 13th N over Spring Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 13th N over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 13th N over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.