US Bridges

Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4E of Parker · Structure no. 421200464202023

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,770 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

CarriesDennis Avenue #23
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek Trib.
Location0.4E of Parker
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86911, -94.82649
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2010)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dennis Avenue #23 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.