US Bridges

N. Eden RD over Spring Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.1N 1.0E of Argonia · Structure no. 000960775006708

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Eden RD over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Eden RD over Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Eden RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.1N 1.0E of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30161, -97.74707
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 N. Eden RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Eden RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Eden RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Eden RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. Eden RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.