US Bridges

Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 8.2E of Valley Center · Structure no. 000000000870770

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 611 E 85th
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location8.2E of Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 611
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84023, -97.21915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2022)
Projected traffic122 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 611 E 85th over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.