US Bridges

S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.0S of Mayfield · Structure no. 000000000960350

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Mayfield R RS642
CrossesEast Prairie Creek
Location6.0S of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1772, -97.54722
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2013)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Mayfield R RS642 over East Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.