US Bridges

Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.1W of Rome · Structure no. 000960809406920

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 44-41-4
CrossesMiddle Shoo Fly Creek
Location2.1W of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15806, -97.42941
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 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 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local 44-41-4 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.