US Bridges

Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.1E of Argonia · Structure no. 000960775106720

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 24-7-1
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.0N 1.1E of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29969, -97.74593
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 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 Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 24-7-1 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 Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Local 24-7-1 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.