US Bridges

Local Rd. over Small Stream

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 135THW 0.8 N of 31STS · Structure no. 000870803006242

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Small Stream in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesSmall Stream
Location135THW 0.8 N of 31STS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64752, -97.49851
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,132 (2022)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Local Rd. over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. over Small Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. over Small Stream carry?

About 2,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. over Small Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.