US Bridges

159th over Maple Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 159THE 0.1 N of 111THS · Structure no. 000870841006449

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 159th over Maple Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries159th
CrossesMaple Creek
Location159THE 0.1 N of 111THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.49103, -97.15319
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 159th over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th over Maple 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 Maple Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 159th over Maple Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 159th over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.