US Bridges

N River RD over Short Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0N 5.0E of Belle Plaine · Structure no. 000960837006560

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N River RD over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N River RD over Short Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN River RD
CrossesShort Creek
Location2.0N 5.0E of Belle Plaine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42034, -97.18677
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 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N River RD over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is N River RD over Short 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 N River RD over Short Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N River RD over Short Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N River RD over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.