US Bridges

Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.2E of Lake Afton · Structure no. 000000000871020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,796
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,796 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,412 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362 39th
CrossesAfton Creek
Location2.2E of Lake Afton
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62063, -97.58623
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,796 (2022)
Projected traffic3,412 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 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 Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 39th over Afton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek carry?

About 2,796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 39th over Afton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.