K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 10.30 MI N Wjct US160 · Structure no. 999904900961011
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is K49 HWY over North Branch Slate 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek carry?
About 2,370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K49 HWY over North Branch Slate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.