US Bridges

Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.8N Conway Springs · Structure no. 000960785006541

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17-6-2
CrossesN. Branch of Slate Creek
Location1.0W 2.8N Conway Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42817, -97.66058
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic20 (2012)
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 Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17-6-2 over N. Branch of Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.