US Bridges

Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.2 Mi. West of Wichita/T · Structure no. AFKSPRQE00001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKansas Court
CrossesE Airfield Ramp Drain
Location0.2 Mi. West of Wichita/T
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62777, -97.26031
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Kansas Court over E Airfield Ramp Drain?

It is owned by the Air Force.