US Bridges

143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0E of Gardner · Structure no. 000461081904560

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries143rd ST
CrossesCedar Creek W. Branch
Location3.0N 1.0E of Gardner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86911, -94.89227
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Cedar Creek W. Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch 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 Cedar Creek W. Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 143rd ST over Cedar Creek W. Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.