US Bridges

75th over Polecat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 75THS 0.7 E of 143RDE · Structure no. 000870839706365

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

75th over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 75th over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries75th
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location75THS 0.7 E of 143RDE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.55566, -97.15934
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 75th over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 75th over Polecat 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 75th over Polecat Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 75th over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 75th over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.