US Bridges

127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127THE 0.8 N of 69THN · Structure no. 000870837006002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries127th E
CrossesTrib. Whitewater Creek
Location127THE 0.8 N of 69THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82195, -97.19007
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 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 127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th E over Trib. Whitewater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 127th E over Trib. Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.