US Bridges

Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Prettyflower 0.1E/295th W · Structure no. 000870783206226

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 19st S
CrossesTrib. to Polecat Creek
LocationPrettyflower 0.1E/295th W
RouteCounty Highway 18816
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65544, -97.67714
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 19st S over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.