US Bridges

Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Valley Creek Estates · Structure no. 528550870000007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesValleycreekestates
CrossesTrib. to Little Arkansas
LocationValley Creek Estates
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83559, -97.38729
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Valleycreekestates over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.