US Bridges

Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.)

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.9E 5.0N of Kechi · Structure no. 000000000870690

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 612 101st
CrossesChisholm Creek(main Br.)
Location0.9E 5.0N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86859, -97.26386
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2022)
Projected traffic682 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) built?

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

What condition is Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.)?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 612 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.