US Bridges

N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 7.0N 1.0W of Mayfield · Structure no. 000960795006624

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel culvert carrying N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Sumner Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location7.0N 1.0W of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36712, -97.56711
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks2%
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. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N. Sumner Rd. over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.