US Bridges

380 Ave (rs 1854) over East Spring Creek

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 0.6N 12.0E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980550

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

380 Ave (rs 1854) over East Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 380 Ave (rs 1854) over East Spring Creek in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries380 Ave (rs 1854)
CrossesEast Spring Creek
Location0.6N 12.0E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03804, -99.64931
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 380 Ave (rs 1854) over East 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 East Spring Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.