US Bridges

K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.32 MI E Oliver St. · Structure no. 999925400874481

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,444
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR is a concrete culvert carrying K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,028 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 203 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-254 HWY
CrossesTrib Mid Fk Chisholm CR
Location1.32 MI E Oliver St.
RouteState Highway 254
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.2575
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2023)
Projected traffic9,028 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR 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 K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY over Trib Mid Fk Chisholm CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.