US Bridges

Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.4S 2.0W of Mulvane · Structure no. 000000000960590

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,515
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 34 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,311 by 0. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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 59-2-5
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location1.4S 2.0W of Mulvane
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45787, -97.27683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,515 (2013)
Projected traffic3,311 by 0
Trucks10%
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 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 3,515 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 59-2-5 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.