US Bridges

54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.64 MI E K251 · Structure no. 999905400871241

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,884
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 154 ft wide.

Location

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Carries54/400 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location5.64 MI E K251
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66972, -97.68722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,884 (2023)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek carry?

About 4,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns 54/400 HWY Nl-Sl over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.