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Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143rd E 0.3 N of 71st S · Structure no. 000870839006346

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 143rd E
CrossesTrib. to Polecat Creek
Location143rd E 0.3 N of 71st S
RouteCounty Highway 2485
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56794, -97.17111
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 143rd E over Trib. to Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.