US Bridges

Polfer Road over Island Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Polfer W of 123rd ST · Structure no. 514301050000317

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPolfer Road
CrossesIsland Creek
LocationPolfer W of 123rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18674, -94.87092
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
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 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Polfer Road over Island Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polfer Road over Island Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Polfer Road over Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.