US Bridges

K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.93 MI NE K44 · Structure no. 999904900960991

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 107 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK49 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location6.93 MI NE K44
RouteState Highway 49
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25, -97.58417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2023)
Projected traffic878 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K49 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.