S. Seneca over Meridian Creek
GoodPosted for loadSumner County, Kansas · 4.5N 3.0E of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000961180
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Seneca over Meridian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Seneca over 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 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Seneca over Meridian Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is S. Seneca over Meridian 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does S. Seneca over Meridian Creek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S. Seneca over Meridian Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S. Seneca over Meridian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.