US Bridges

S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0N 3.0E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960819007000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Seneca Road
CrossesTrib. to Meridian Creek
Location3.0N 3.0E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10107, -97.3472
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 above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
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 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. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian 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. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Seneca Road over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.