US Bridges

Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 7.0E of Teterville · Structure no. 000000000370040

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek in Greenwood 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 88 Bsn 40
CrossesSlate Creek
Location7.0E of Teterville
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0426, -96.29347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2006)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 88 Bsn 40 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.