US Bridges

4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.4W 2.0N of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870781106180

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th N Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Polecat Creek
Location0.4W 2.0N of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69174, -97.6968
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic140 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 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4th N Local Rd. over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.