US Bridges

Polfer Road over Island Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Polfer W. of 115th. St. · Structure no. 514301050000313

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polfer Road over Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Polfer Road over Island Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolfer Road
CrossesIsland Creek
LocationPolfer W. of 115th. St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18673, -94.85492
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2013)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Polfer Road over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polfer Road over Island 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Polfer Road over Island Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polfer Road over Island Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Polfer Road over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.