US Bridges

Meridian over Big Slough South

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Meridian at 35th South · Structure no. 430400876275010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,960
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian over Big Slough South is a concrete culvert carrying Meridian over Big Slough South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeridian
CrossesBig Slough South
LocationMeridian at 35th South
RouteCity Street 6275
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62962, -97.37071
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,960 (2006)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian over Big Slough South built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian over Big Slough South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian over Big Slough South carry?

About 11,960 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian over Big Slough South?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Meridian over Big Slough South?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.