US Bridges

N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.2N of Argonia · Structure no. 000000000962040

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Argonia R Rs 640
CrossesArgonia Creek
Location6.2N of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36145, -97.76644
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2013)
Projected traffic699 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Argonia R Rs 640 over Argonia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.