US Bridges

S. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.9S of Mayfield · Structure no. 000000000960360

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Mayfield Rd. over Long 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 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 Rd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location3.9S of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20586, -97.54726
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2013)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is S. Mayfield Rd. over Long 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. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Mayfield Rd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.