US Bridges

Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek

Poor

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.6W of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000000370260

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 Bsn 260
CrossesSlate Creek
Location1.6W of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98055, -96.19354
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2006)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 Bsn 260 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 Bsn 260 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.