US Bridges

327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 327THW 0.1 N of 87THS · Structure no. 000870779006389

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location327THW 0.1 N of 87THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53397, -97.71654
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic25 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 Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is 327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 327 ST W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.