US Bridges

199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · E. Stillwell · Structure no. 000000000460150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying 199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries199th ST
CrossesTrib. to Big Blue River
LocationE. Stillwell
RouteCounty Highway 347
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76724, -94.65489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 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 199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River 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 Trib. to Big Blue River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 199th ST over Trib. to Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.