US Bridges

380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 5.0N 13.0E Trego Center · Structure no. 000000000980530

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries380 Ave (rs 1854)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.0N 13.0E Trego Center
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9575, -99.6505
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 380 Ave (rs 1854) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.