US Bridges

Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 77THN 0.5 E of 247THW · Structure no. 000870789506000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Slough
Location77THN 0.5 E of 247THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82516, -97.61704
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 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 Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.