US Bridges

Mission RD over Massey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.2E 1.6S of Stillwell · Structure no. 000461111004726

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission RD over Massey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mission RD over Massey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission RD
CrossesMassey Creek
Location1.2E 1.6S of Stillwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74449, -94.63054
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic300 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 Mission RD over Massey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission RD over Massey 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 Mission RD over Massey Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mission RD over Massey Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mission RD over Massey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.