US Bridges

159th Service RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.02 MI W. of Lone Elm RD · Structure no. 000461087104600

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th Service RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries159th Service RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.02 MI W. of Lone Elm RD
RouteCity Street 2730
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84007, -94.85316
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2017)
Projected traffic5 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 159th Service RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.