US Bridges

S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.9W of Corbin · Structure no. 000960795106920

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 90th ST
CrossesE. Branch Prairie Creek
Location2.0N 0.9W of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.156, -97.56338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 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 traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S 90th ST over E. Branch Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.