159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 4.0E Wichita City Limits · Structure no. 000870841006222
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 159th 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 159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 159th over Trib. to Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.