US Bridges

127th E over Whitewater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127THE 0.5 N of 61STN · Structure no. 000870837006025

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th E over Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127th E over Whitewater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries127th E
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location127THE 0.5 N of 61STN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8036, -97.19
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 127th E over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th E over 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 Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 127th E over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 127th E over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.