US Bridges

E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1S 1.8E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960813807080

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 170th St. S.
CrossesTrib to Spring Creek
Location1S 1.8E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0426, -97.38625
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed4.3 mi (7 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 E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 170th St. S. 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 E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 170th St. S. over Trib to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.