279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.3 N of 61STN · Structure no. 000870785006028
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 279th Minor Col over S. Fork Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.