US Bridges

Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · .71 Mi. W US 59 · Structure no. 415350233216003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,535
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,535 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Billings Pkwy
CrossesAtchison Tributary
Location.71 Mi. W US 59
RouteCity Street 3216
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.957, -95.27369
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,535 (2013)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary carry?

About 15,535 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Billings Pkwy over Atchison Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.