US Bridges

5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.5W 2.0S of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000000630700

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5400 RD Mile 13
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.5W 2.0S of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 5034
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29761, -95.74132
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2010)
Projected traffic478 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 RD Mile 13 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.