US Bridges

Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0W of Wellington · Structure no. 000960809006769

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 41-28-9
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location1.0W of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26099, -97.43976
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 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 closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Local 41-28-9 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Local 41-28-9 over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.