US Bridges

Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Reflect. Rd. at Wild Rose · Structure no. 53040087000RR01

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReflection Road
CrossesBig Slough North Trib.
LocationReflect. Rd. at Wild Rose
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73149, -97.42766
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2006)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reflection Road over Big Slough North Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.