US Bridges

Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.9W 5.0N of Kechi · Structure no. 000000000870680

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
689
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 612 101st
CrossesWest Fork Chisholm Creek
Location0.9W 5.0N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86836, -97.29695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2022)
Projected traffic841 by 2044
Trucks7%
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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 612 101st over West Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 612 101st over West Fork Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.