US Bridges

Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.3S 3.7E of Perth · Structure no. 000000000960630

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 645 42-41-0
CrossesMiddle Shoo Fly Creek
Location0.3S 3.7E of Perth
RouteCounty Highway 645
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17247, -97.43814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic439 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 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 645 42-41-0 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.