US Bridges

S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.0E of South Haven · Structure no. 000960821007040

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek is a steel culvert carrying S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Broadway Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Meridian Creek
Location1.0N 4.0E of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07139, -97.329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Broadway Rd. over Trib. to Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.