US Bridges

K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.43 MI E Oliver ST · Structure no. 999925400872131

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 6,444 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 178 ft wide.

CarriesK254 HWY
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location3.43 MI E Oliver ST
RouteState Highway 254
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.21889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2023)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is K254 HWY over Whitewater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns K254 HWY over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.