US Bridges

143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.07 MI E of Edgerton RD · Structure no. 000000000460015

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries143rd ST
CrossesSpoon Creek Trib
Location0.07 MI E of Edgerton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8695, -95.01769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib 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 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 143rd ST over Spoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.