US Bridges

W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.1W of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960787907081

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 171st St. S.
CrossesTrib. to Fall Creek
Location0.1W of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03754, -97.62118
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W. 171st St. S. over Trib. to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.