US Bridges

Pine Street over Slate Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 5th St. & Pine · Structure no. 520500400000002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Street 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesSlate Creek
Location5th St. & Pine
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03781, -97.34121
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2016)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is Pine Street 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 Pine Street over Slate Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Slate Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.