US Bridges

155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.12 Mi. E. of Acuff Ln. · Structure no. 000461097404585

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 36 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries155th Terr
CrossesCoffee Creek Trib.
Location0.12 Mi. E. of Acuff Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 16242
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84734, -94.75352
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib. 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 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib. carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 155th Terr over Coffee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.