US Bridges

54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.29 MI E K163 · Structure no. 999905400871261

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear 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 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,374 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries54/400 HWY Eb/Wb
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.29 MI E K163
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66861, -97.65667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,695 (2023)
Projected traffic7,374 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Eb/Wb over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns 54/400 HWY Eb/Wb over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.