US Bridges

91st ST over Captain Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1E of Douglas Co. Line · Structure no. 000461065104425

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

91st ST over Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 91st ST over Captain Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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Carries91st ST
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location0.1E of Douglas Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96431, -95.05413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 91st ST over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91st ST over Captain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 91st ST over Captain Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 91st ST over Captain Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 91st ST over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.