US Bridges

Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0W 4.9N of Kechi · Structure no. 000870825005941

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Hillside
CrossesWest Fork Chisholm Creek
Location1.0W 4.9N of Kechi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86722, -97.29919
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Hillside over West Fork Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.