US Bridges

127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr.

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 127th ST E. N of Edgewood · Structure no. 530400870WBFM20

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries127th Street East
CrossesWest Fork Four Mile Cr.
Location127th ST E. N of Edgewood
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71232, -97.18961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2006)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Fork Four Mile Cr. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr. 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 Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr. carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr.?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 127th Street East over West Fork Four Mile Cr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.