US Bridges

391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 391STW 0.9 N of 103RDS · Structure no. 000870771006421

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying 391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries391st W Local Rd.
CrossesSand Creek
Location391STW 0.9 N of 103RDS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51702, -97.78956
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 391st W Local Rd. over Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 391st W Local Rd. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.