US Bridges

Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.7N of Kechi · Structure no. 000000000870480

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1904 Oliver
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location2.7N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 1904
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83473, -97.28064
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2022)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1904 Oliver over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.