US Bridges

Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.4S of Kechi at RR North · Structure no. 000000000870490

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1904 Oliver
CrossesMiddle Fork Chisholm Ck.
Location0.4S of Kechi at RR North
RouteCounty Highway 1904
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7898, -97.28076
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. 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 Middle Fork Chisholm Ck. carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1904 Oliver over Middle Fork Chisholm Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.