US Bridges

N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.4 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000870839005906

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 143rd E
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location143RDE 0.4 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88919, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 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 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 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 N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 143rd E over 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 E over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 143rd E over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.