US Bridges

Mosley over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Mosley at 20th ST North · Structure no. 530400870WDCW10

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosley over Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mosley over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMosley
CrossesChisholm Creek
LocationMosley at 20th ST North
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72122, -97.3277
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2006)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 Mosley over Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosley over Chisholm Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mosley over Chisholm Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mosley over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Mosley over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.