US Bridges

S. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.5N of Rome · Structure no. 000960817006885

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek is a steel culvert carrying S. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS. Meridian Road
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location1.5E 1.5N of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18181, -97.36536
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Meridian Road over Snyder 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. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Meridian Road over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.