US Bridges

101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 101STN 0.6 E of 167THW · Structure no. 000870799605940

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries101st Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location101STN 0.6 E of 167THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86874, -97.52614
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.