US Bridges

295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 295THW 0.6N of 45THN · Structure no. 000870783006065

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries295THW Minor Col
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Big Slough
Location295THW 0.6N of 45THN
RouteCounty Highway 8777
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77239, -97.68128
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2022)
Projected traffic656 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 295THW Minor Col over Trib. S. Fork Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.