US Bridges

Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Piatt at Murdock · Structure no. 530400870WDCF10

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPiatt Street
CrossesFrisco Ditch
LocationPiatt at Murdock
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6962, -97.31274
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Piatt Street over Frisco Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.