US Bridges

Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 500 East of Liberal Road · Structure no. AFKSPRQE00003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall is a concrete continuous slab carrying Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUdall Road
CrossesSouth Drainage Outfall
Location500 East of Liberal Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61052, -97.26126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic96 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$113,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall 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 Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Udall Road over South Drainage Outfall?

It is owned by the Air Force.