US Bridges

Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.9S of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 00000000096B550

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 644 59-14-9
CrossesNinnescah River
Location1.9S of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 644
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3638, -97.27649
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2014)
Projected traffic1,050 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 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River 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 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 644 59-14-9 over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.