US Bridges

Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 4.0E 3.9N of Kechi · Structure no. 000000000870550

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,437 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 309 N Greenwich
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Creek
Location4.0E 3.9N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85396, -97.20731
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2022)
Projected traffic1,437 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie 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 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 309 N Greenwich over Trib. to Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.