US Bridges

Rs 639 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.8S of Argonia · Structure no. 00000000096B210

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 639 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 639 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 639 5-38-4
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location4.8S of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19157, -97.76459
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic150 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 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 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 639 5-38-4 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 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 639 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 639 5-38-4 over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.