US Bridges

W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.7 MI W of Metcalf · Structure no. 000960769207040

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek is a steel culvert carrying W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 150th St. S
CrossesTrib to Bluff Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06713, -97.79799
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff 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 W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. 150th St. S over Trib to Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.