US Bridges

Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.7 E of 143RDE · Structure no. 000000000871645

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,475
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 2198
CrossesTrib. to Fourmile Creek
Location13THN 0.7 E of 143RDE
RouteCounty Highway 2198
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70868, -97.15891
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,475 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 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 Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile 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 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek carry?

About 7,475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2198 over Trib. to Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.