US Bridges

West Street over Big Slough Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · West and Calvert · Structure no. 430400870035S10

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Street over Big Slough Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Street over Big Slough Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Street
CrossesBig Slough Creek
LocationWest and Calvert
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63308, -97.38918
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2006)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Street over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Street over Big Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Street over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Street over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Street over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.