US Bridges

Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.3 S of I-35 · Structure no. 000461079004706

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner RD
CrossesTrib to Big Bull Creek
Location1.3 S of I-35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76281, -94.92709
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 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 Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull 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 Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Gardner RD over Trib to Big Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.