US Bridges

Mission Rd. over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1000 S. of I-435 · Structure no. 415450463051015

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,915
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Rd. over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Rd. over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMission Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1000 S. of I-435
RouteCity Street 3051
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93108, -94.62969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,915 (2010)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Rd. over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 10,915 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mission Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.