US Bridges

13th (rs 2198) over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.7 E of 127THE · Structure no. 000000000871640

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th (rs 2198) over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th (rs 2198) over Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th (rs 2198)
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location13THN 0.7 E of 127THE
RouteCounty Highway 2198
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70858, -97.17685
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 structure5
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 Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th (rs 2198) over Four Mile Creek 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 13th (rs 2198) over 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 Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.