US Bridges

127th St. E over Spring Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127th ST N of Harry · Structure no. 5304008700SBT05

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th St. E over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 127th St. E over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries127th St. E
CrossesSpring Creek
Location127th ST N of Harry
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.665, -97.18944
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2006)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 St. E over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 127th St. E over Spring Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 127th St. E over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 127th St. E over Spring Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 127th St. E over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.