US Bridges

A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek

Good

Wichita County, Kansas · 15.0N 1.0W of Leoti · Structure no. 000000001020120

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek in Wichita County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesA Road (rs 1998)
CrossesChalk Creek
Location15.0N 1.0W of Leoti
RouteCounty Highway 1998
CountyWichita County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70083, -101.37508
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns A Road (rs 1998) over Chalk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.