US Bridges

167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 167THW 0.4 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000870799005906

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries167th Local Rd.
CrossesMain Ditch
Location167THW 0.4 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88971, -97.53708
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch 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 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 167th Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.