US Bridges

Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 375THW 0.2 N of 111THS · Structure no. 000000000870020

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 597 375st W
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location375THW 0.2 N of 111THS
RouteCounty Highway 597
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49202, -97.77094
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 597 375st W over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.