US Bridges

Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.5E of Mulvane · Structure no. 000960831506528

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 63.5-4-8
CrossesDog Creek
Location2.0S 0.5E of Mulvane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43836, -97.23231
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2013)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 63.5-4-8 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.