US Bridges

S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.7N 1.1E of Metcalf · Structure no. 000000000960190

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Argonia Rd.
CrossesFall Creek
Location4.7N 1.1E of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13447, -97.7654
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2013)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Argonia Rd. over Fall 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 S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S. Argonia Rd. over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.