US Bridges

S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0W 2.8S of Argonia · Structure no. 000960769006808

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location2.0W 2.8S of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2295, -97.80243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 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 S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia 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 S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S. Creek Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.