US Bridges

143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck.

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.5 N of 69THN · Structure no. 000870839006006

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries143rd E Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Whitewater Ck.
Location143RDE 0.5 N of 69THN
RouteCounty Highway 2382
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81749, -97.17169
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd E Local Rd. over Trib. to Whitewater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.