US Bridges

127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127th ST E .6 M S Douglas · Structure no. 5304008700SBT01

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No. is a concrete culvert carrying 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No. 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries127th Street East
CrossesSpring Branch Trib. No.
Location127th ST E .6 M S Douglas
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68504, -97.18958
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2006)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No. built?

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

What condition is 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No. 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 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Street East over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.