US Bridges

6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · MAPLE(6THS) 0.4 E 279THW · Structure no. 000870785306200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries6th S Local Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
LocationMAPLE(6THS) 0.4 E 279THW
RouteCounty Highway 2500
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.678, -97.65508
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th S Local Rd. over Clear 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 6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 6th S Local Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.