US Bridges

Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek

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Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.3S of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960787007122

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conway Springs RD over Bluff 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConway Springs RD
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.0W 1.3S of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00672, -97.63691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 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
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 Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is Conway Springs RD over Bluff 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 Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Conway Springs RD over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.