US Bridges

E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 0.46 MI E Jt U281 · Structure no. 9999040B0840354

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesE. Wichita Ave.
CrossesFossil Creek
Location0.46 MI E Jt U281
RouteCity Street 1910
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88556, -98.84763
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2017)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E. Wichita Ave. over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.