US Bridges

Nickerson RD over Slough Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.7S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780680

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickerson RD over Slough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nickerson RD over Slough Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 835 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNickerson RD
CrossesSlough Creek
Location1.7S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 560
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11435, -98.08726
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2021)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nickerson RD over Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickerson RD over Slough Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nickerson RD over Slough Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nickerson RD over Slough Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nickerson RD over Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.