US Bridges

4th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.1E 2.0N of Garden Plain · Structure no. 000870783106180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th N Local Rd.
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location0.1E 2.0N of Garden Plain
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69214, -97.67736
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th N Local Rd. 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 4th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.