US Bridges

Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.4S 0.1W of Dalton · Structure no. 000000000960520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 644 59-36-2
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location3.4S 0.1W of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22056, -97.27588
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope 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 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 59-36-2 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.