US Bridges

Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1S of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000000000960560

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 644 59-14-1
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location1.1S of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 644
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3775, -97.27661
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2013)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 59-14-1 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.