US Bridges

Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek

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Sumner County, Kansas · 7.7S of Argonia · Structure no. 00000000096B200

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 639 5-44-2
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location7.7S of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15042, -97.76524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2013)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall 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 Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 639 5-44-2 over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.