US Bridges

199th ST over Big Bull Creek

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Johnson County, Kansas · 1.0 E of Edgerton · Structure no. 000000000460080

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

199th ST over Big Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 199th ST over Big Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries199th ST
CrossesBig Bull Creek
Location1.0 E of Edgerton
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76766, -94.98272
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 199th ST over Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 199th ST over Big Bull 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 199th ST over Big Bull Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 199th ST over Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 199th ST over Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.