US Bridges

Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.4N 1.5W of Volland · Structure no. 000990915704383

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 33
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.4N 1.5W of Volland
RouteCounty Highway 9910
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99586, -96.43199
Functional classRural Minor 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 33 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 33 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.