US Bridges

Tyler RD over Little Slough

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 600 S. of 61st St. · Structure no. 000870809006041

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler RD over Little Slough is a steel culvert carrying Tyler RD over Little Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTyler RD
CrossesLittle Slough
Location600 S. of 61st St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79429, -97.44509
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2012)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$175,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyler RD over Little Slough built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler RD over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler RD over Little Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tyler RD over Little Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler RD over Little Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.