US Bridges

SW Road over Slate Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.3S of Wellington · Structure no. 000960815006808

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Road over Slate Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW Road over Slate 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Road
CrossesSlate Creek
Location1.3S of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23439, -97.38464
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 SW Road over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is SW Road over 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 SW Road over Slate Creek carry?

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

How long is SW Road over Slate Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW Road over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.