US Bridges

327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 327THW 0.5 N of 79THS · Structure no. 000870779006365

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries327 ST W Local Rd.
CrossesJocelyn Creek
Location327THW 0.5 N of 79THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55446, -97.71658
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic40 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 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 327 ST W Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.