US Bridges

191st ST over Wolf Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.37 W of Metcalf · Structure no. 000461105604680

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st ST over Wolf Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 191st ST over Wolf Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries191st ST
CrossesWolf Creek Tributary
Location0.37 W of Metcalf
RouteCounty Highway 393
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78186, -94.67473
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wolf Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 191st ST over Wolf Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 191st ST over Wolf Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.