US Bridges

232rd S over Polecat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0S of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870781806240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
593
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

232rd S over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 232rd S over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries232rd S
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location1.0S of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64845, -97.68429
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic593 (2022)
Projected traffic724 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 232rd S over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 232rd S over 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 232rd S over Polecat Creek carry?

About 593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 232rd S over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 232rd S over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.