US Bridges

127th ST over Captain Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4E of Evening Star Rd. · Structure no. 000461067504520

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST over Captain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127th ST over Captain Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries127th ST
CrossesCaptain Creek
Location0.4E of Evening Star Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 21925
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89872, -95.0303
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 127th ST over Captain Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 127th ST over Captain 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 127th ST over Captain Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST over Captain Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST over Captain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.