US Bridges

Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.9S 1.2E of Metcalf · Structure no. 000000000960120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 299 58-5-1
CrossesTrib. to Bluff Creek
Location0.9S 1.2E of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05294, -97.76513
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic175 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 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 Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff 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 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 299 58-5-1 over Trib. to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.