US Bridges

North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 4 E 3.8 N of Argonia · Structure no. 000960781006682

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bluff Road
CrossesTrib to Silver Creek
Location4 E 3.8 N of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32673, -97.69281
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Bluff Road over Trib to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.