US Bridges

S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.9S 1.4E of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960793007105

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 32 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Chicaskia Rd.
CrossesFall Creek
Location0.9S 1.4E of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01897, -97.5825
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S. Chicaskia Rd. over 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 S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Chicaskia Rd. over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.