US Bridges

143rd ST over Spoon Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.9E of Douglas Co. Line · Structure no. 00000000046B020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd ST over Spoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 143rd ST over Spoon Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries143rd ST
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location2.9E of Douglas Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86946, -95.00353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is 143rd ST over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd ST over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.