US Bridges

N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.1E of Milton · Structure no. 000960783206540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. 120th Ave
CrossesSouth Branch Slate Creek
Location5.1E of Milton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43041, -97.67723
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic15 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 N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. 120th Ave over South Branch Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.