US Bridges

Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.4S 3.6E of Anson · Structure no. 000000000960910

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 997 22-37-6
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.4S 3.6E of Anson
RouteCounty Highway 997
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31752, -97.46504
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 997 22-37-6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 997 22-37-6 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.