US Bridges

215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.9E of Spring Hill · Structure no. 000461093904740

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 215th ST over Tucker Branch 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries215th ST
CrossesTucker Branch Creek
Location1.9E of Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73833, -94.78077
Functional classRural 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is 215th ST over Tucker Branch 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 215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 215th ST over Tucker Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.