US Bridges

143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2E of Mur-Len · Structure no. 421200464204026

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries143rd Street #26
CrossesIndian Creek Tributary
Location0.2E of Mur-Len
RouteCity Street 4204
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8691, -94.77639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2010)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 143rd Street #26 over Indian Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.