US Bridges

143rd over Prairie Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.9 N of 85THN · Structure no. 000870839005961

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 143rd over Prairie Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries143rd
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location143RDE 0.9 N of 85THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85356, -97.17064
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 143rd over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd over Prairie 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 143rd over Prairie Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 143rd over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.