US Bridges

W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.4S 2.1E of Anson · Structure no. 000000000960905

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 40th Ave. N. 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 40th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location3.4S 2.1E of Anson
RouteCounty Highway 997
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31627, -97.48999
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2013)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. 40th Ave. N. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.