US Bridges

Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2 MI N of 103rd St. · Structure no. 421950464291117

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 years old, older 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMetcalf Ave.
CrossesIndian Creek Trib.
Location0.2 MI N of 103rd St.
RouteCity Street 4261
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94502, -94.66751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2024)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib. carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m).

Who owns Metcalf Ave. over Indian Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.