US Bridges

55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 55THS 0.5 E of 199THW · Structure no. 000870795506320

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries55th S Local Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location55THS 0.5 E of 199THW
RouteCounty Highway 2398
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59161, -97.56089
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
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 55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th S Local Rd. over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 55th S Local Rd. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.