US Bridges

SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 405 Ft N of 143rd ST · Structure no. 421200464202071

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesSB Pflumm #71
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location405 Ft N of 143rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87027, -94.74241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2010)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SB Pflumm #71 over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.