US Bridges

13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.3 E of 127THE · Structure no. 000000000871630

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th (rs 2198)
CrossesTrib. to Four Mile Creek
Location13THN 0.3 E of 127THE
RouteCounty Highway 2198
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70855, -97.18502
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,140 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile 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 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek carry?

About 9,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 13th (rs 2198) over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.