US Bridges

Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.6S of Adamsville · Structure no. 000000000960020

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 160 71-42-5
CrossesSlate Creek
Location0.6S of Adamsville
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16455, -97.16745
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2013)
Projected traffic396 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 160 71-42-5 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.