US Bridges

Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 7th. St. & Kansas Ave. · Structure no. 420500404115020

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Avenue
CrossesSlate Creek
Location7th. St. & Kansas Ave.
RouteCity Street C4115
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03545, -97.33658
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Avenue over Slate 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Avenue over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.