US Bridges

Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1E of Milton · Structure no. 000000000961110

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 2227 6-7-1
CrossesNorth Branck Slate Creek
Location1.1E of Milton
RouteCounty Highway 2227
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43009, -97.74916
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic100 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 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck 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 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2227 6-7-1 over North Branck Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.