US Bridges

S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.0E of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000961160

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS. Seneca
CrossesTrib. to Meridian Creek
Location1.8N 3.0E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 1341
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08345, -97.34707
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2013)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Seneca over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.