US Bridges

143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 700 Ft. W. of Kenneth Rd. · Structure no. 415450464204033

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries143rd St.
CrossesNegro Creek Trib.
Location700 Ft. W. of Kenneth Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86922, -94.61456
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 143rd St. over Negro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib. carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib.?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 143rd St. over Negro Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.