US Bridges

Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 151STW 0.5 N of 69THN · Structure no. 000000000870240

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 610 151st
CrossesTrib. to Big Slough
Location151STW 0.5 N of 69THN
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81612, -97.51849
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2022)
Projected traffic842 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough 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 Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 610 151st over Trib. to Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.