US Bridges

165 Road over Spring Creek

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 2.0E of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920669903305

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

165 Road over Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 165 Road over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries165 Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0E of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77806, -98.74889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 165 Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 165 Road over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 165 Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 165 Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 165 Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.