US Bridges

180 Road over Spring Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.0E of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920671103340

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180 Road over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 180 Road over Spring Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries180 Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5S 2.0E of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 957
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75611, -98.74439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
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 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 180 Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180 Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 180 Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 180 Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 180 Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.