US Bridges

95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.5E Clearview City · Structure no. 506850460000100

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries95th St. E.5-15.0
CrossesKill Creek
Location0.5N 1.5E Clearview City
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95659, -94.97349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 95th St. E.5-15.0 over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.