US Bridges

Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.4S 1.9E of Anson · Structure no. 000000000960900

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 997 22-33-9
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location3.4S 1.9E of Anson
RouteCounty Highway 997
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3162, -97.4952
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek 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 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 997 22-33-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.