US Bridges

Minor Col 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.2N 0.3E of Volland · Structure no. 000990919704386

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 35 over Trib. to 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 35
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location3.2N 0.3E of Volland
RouteCounty Highway 9910
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99126, -96.39727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic48 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 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Minor Col 35 over Trib. to 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 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 35 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.