US Bridges

55th over Trib. to Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 55THS 0.8 E of Rock · Structure no. 000870831806320

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 55th over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries55th
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location55THS 0.8 E of Rock
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59181, -97.22936
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 55th over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th 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 55th over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 55th over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 55th over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.