US Bridges

US81 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.84 MI N US166 · Structure no. 999908100960471

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying US81 HWY over Spring Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,372 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.84 MI N US166
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12694, -97.40167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2023)
Projected traffic2,372 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US81 HWY over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US81 HWY over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US81 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US81 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US81 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.