US Bridges

N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 199THW 0.8 N of 77THN · Structure no. 000870795005982

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 199th Local Rd.
CrossesBig Slough
Location199THW 0.8 N of 77THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83629, -97.57364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 199th Local Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 199th Local Rd. over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.