US Bridges

Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck.

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0N of Corbin · Structure no. 000000000960598

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck. in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 645 42-27-8
CrossesEast Branch Prairie Ck.
Location3.0N of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17089, -97.55367
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic269 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 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck. 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 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck. carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 645 42-27-8 over East Branch Prairie Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.