N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.9 N of 77THN · Structure no. 000870785005981
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough is a wood or timber slab carrying N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 279th Minor Col over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N 279th Minor Col over Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.