US Bridges

K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 4.31 MI E Oliver St. · Structure no. 999925400874501

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,794
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,794 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-254 HWY
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location4.31 MI E Oliver St.
RouteState Highway 254
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.20278
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,794 (2023)
Projected traffic8,117 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 Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-254 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 K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 5,794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns K-254 HWY over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.