US Bridges

127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127THE 0.4 N of 31STS · Structure no. 000870837006246

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries127th
CrossesTrib. to Four Mile Creek
Location127THE 0.4 N of 31STS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6419, -97.18961
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic689 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 over Trib. to Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th over Trib. to Four Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 127th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.