US Bridges

Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 195 South of Kansas Stre · Structure no. AFKSPRQE00004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWichita Street
CrossesMcconnell Creek
Location195 South of Kansas Stre
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62848, -97.25558
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichita Street over Mcconnell 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek carry?

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

How long is Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wichita Street over Mcconnell Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.