US Bridges

13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13THN 0.4 E of 295THW · Structure no. 000870783406160

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries13th N Local Rd.
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location13THN 0.4 E of 295THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70668, -97.67194
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 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 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 13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th N Local Rd. over 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 13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 13th N Local Rd. over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.