US Bridges

Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 12.0E 0.7N of Sedgwick · Structure no. 000000000400340

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 309 S E Lake RD
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location12.0E 0.7N of Sedgwick
RouteCounty Highway 309
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92333, -97.20778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2006)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 309 S E Lake RD over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.