US Bridges

Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.9N 6.0W of South Haven · Structure no. 000960801007021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClearwater RD
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location2.9N 6.0W of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08415, -97.51029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwater RD over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.