US Bridges

159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 3.3 Mi. E of K-7/US-169 · Structure no. 000461097304600

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries159th ST
CrossesCoffee Creek Tributary
Location3.3 Mi. E of K-7/US-169
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84023, -94.75497
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 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 traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 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 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary 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 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 159th ST over Coffee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.