US Bridges

79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 79THS 0.8 E of 215THW · Structure no. 000870793806380

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries79th Local Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location79THS 0.8 E of 215THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54777, -97.57326
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 79th Local Rd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 79th Local Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.