US Bridges

127th ST over Kill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.3E Clearview City · Structure no. 000461073304520

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST over Kill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127th ST over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries127th ST
CrossesKill Creek
Location3.0S 1.3E Clearview City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89867, -94.97662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 127th ST over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST over Kill Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.