US Bridges

Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.5E of Wichita · Structure no. 000870827406300

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,729 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location1.5E of Wichita
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60312, -97.27538
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2022)
Projected traffic7,729 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 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 November 2024.

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

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.