US Bridges

151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.04 Mi. W. of Dillie Rd. · Structure no. 000000000460210

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 32 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st ST
CrossesSpoon Creek Tributary
Location0.04 Mi. W. of Dillie Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 349
StateKansas
Coordinates38.855, -94.99299
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.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Spoon Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary 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 151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 151st ST over Spoon Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.