US Bridges

3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Kansas · 7.2N 0.5E of Selkirk · Structure no. 000000001020040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 922)
CrossesTrib. to Ladder Creek
Location7.2N 0.5E of Selkirk
RouteCounty Highway 922
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59042, -101.53194
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 3 Road (rs 922) over Trib. to Ladder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.