US Bridges

Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Old Lawerence and 37th N · Structure no. 530400870080650

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Lawerence RD
CrossesChisolm Creek Trib
LocationOld Lawerence and 37th N
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75317, -97.33548
Functional classUrban 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 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
Deck geometry6: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib 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 Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lawerence RD over Chisolm Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.