US Bridges

40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Kansas · 11.1S 4.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900390

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries40 W (rs 1765)
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location11.1S 4.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 1765
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19611, -100.51722
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook 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 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 40 W (rs 1765) over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.