US Bridges

Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.1N of Clearwater · Structure no. 000870801506428

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTracy ST Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location0.1N of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50923, -97.50479
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic421 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tracy ST Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.