US Bridges

151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.4W of Gardner · Structure no. 000000000460070

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st St.
CrossesTrib. to Kill Creek
Location2.0N 1.4W of Gardner
RouteCounty Highway 346
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85598, -94.93407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 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 151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st St. over Trib. to Kill 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 2023.

How much traffic does 151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns 151st St. over Trib. to Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.