US Bridges

Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.3S of Santa Fe · Structure no. 421200464235017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,450
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek 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 23,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,140 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMur-Len Road #17
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.3S of Santa Fe
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87872, -94.77954
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 length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,450 (2010)
Projected traffic28,140 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Mur-Len Road #17 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek carry?

About 23,450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Mur-Len Road #17 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.