US Bridges

3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 710 Ft E of Route 5807 · Structure no. 529600960000354

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd. Street Br. 6
CrossesHargis Creek
Location710 Ft E of Route 5807
RouteCity Street 2343
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26269, -97.39528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd. Street Br. 6 over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.