US Bridges

143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.4 N of 31STS · Structure no. 000870839006246

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries143rd
CrossesTrib. to Four Mile Creek
Location143RDE 0.4 N of 31STS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64089, -97.17131
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Trib. to Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd over Trib. to Four Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.