US Bridges

295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.3N of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000000000871480

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,062 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries295th W Rs 600
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location1.3N of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68274, -97.67989
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic1,034 (2022)
Projected traffic12,062 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 295th W Rs 600 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.