US Bridges

Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.8N Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960819006582

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 51-10-2
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location2.0W 0.8N Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40248, -97.34811
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 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 traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 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 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local 51-10-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.