US Bridges

Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.7S 4.6W of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990570

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1755 P-8.5
CrossesTrib Spring Creek
Location2.7S 4.6W of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1755
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97127, -96.3628
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1755 P-8.5 over Trib Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.