US Bridges

Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.6N 0.1W of Corbin · Structure no. 000000000960870

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch 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 6 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 996 29-46-8
CrossesRodgers Branch
Location0.6N 0.1W of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 996
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13118, -97.54724
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic95 (2013)
Projected traffic180 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 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch built?

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

What condition is Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch 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 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 996 29-46-8 over Rodgers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.