US Bridges

Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1S 0.8E of Corbin · Structure no. 000000000960860

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 996 31-50-3
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.1S 0.8E of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 996
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10747, -97.52883
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
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 Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 996 31-50-3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 996 31-50-3 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.