US Bridges

279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.01 N of 77THN · Structure no. 000870785005989

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries279THW Minor Coll
CrossesTrib to Big Slough
Location279THW 0.01 N of 77THN
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82525, -97.66475
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns 279THW Minor Coll over Trib to Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.