US Bridges

Hedge Lane over Bain Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.2N of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000461087004687

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane over Bain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hedge Lane over Bain Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHedge Lane
CrossesBain Creek
Location1.0W 1.2N of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77146, -94.85329
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 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 Hedge Lane over Bain Creek built?

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

What condition is Hedge Lane over Bain 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 Hedge Lane over Bain Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Lane over Bain Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane over Bain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.