US Bridges

Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.4S 0.1W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000000960480

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 644 59-40-8
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location6.4S 0.1W of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17614, -97.27516
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.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic452 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 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to 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 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 59-40-8 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.