US Bridges

191st ST over Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.4N 2.0E of Springhill · Structure no. 000461093704680

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 191st ST over Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries191st ST
CrossesCreek
Location2.4N 2.0E of Springhill
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78193, -94.78324
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 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 191st ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 191st ST over 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 191st ST over Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 191st ST over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 191st ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.