US Bridges

K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 7.96 MI E K-4 · Structure no. 999909200440441

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesK-92 HWY
CrossesLittle Slough Creek
Location7.96 MI E K-4
RouteState Highway 92
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23472, -95.38667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2023)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-92 HWY over Little Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-92 HWY over Little Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.