US Bridges

N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.6 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000870839005904

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 143rd ST E
CrossesTrib. to Wildcat Creek
Location143RDE 0.6 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89297, -97.17057
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N 143rd ST E over Trib. to Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.