US Bridges

Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.6W 2.0N of Derby · Structure no. 000870825306320

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.6W 2.0N of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59147, -97.29062
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2022)
Projected traffic637 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 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. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.