US Bridges

S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.0E 3.5S of Wellington · Structure no. 000960825006845

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Hillside RD
CrossesTrib. to Slate Creek
Location4.0E 3.5S of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21039, -97.29408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 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. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Hillside RD over Trib. to 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Hillside RD over Trib. to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.