US Bridges

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

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.1E 5.0N of Kechi · Structure no. 000000000870700

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 612 E 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 612 E 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 612 E 101st
CrossesChisholm Creek(main Br.)
Location1.1E 5.0N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 612
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8687, -97.26029
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic531 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 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 612 E 101st over Chisholm Creek(main Br.) built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

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

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.