US Bridges

Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.28 MI N. of SH Msn Pkwy · Structure no. 426350462716075

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,170
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNieman Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek Trib.
Location0.28 MI N. of SH Msn Pkwy
RouteCity Street 2716
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01883, -94.71457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,170 (2017)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nieman Rd. over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib. carry?

About 15,170 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Nieman Rd. over Turkey Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.