US Bridges

Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E

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Johnson County, Kansas · 1.2 MI S JCT US-56 · Structure no. 507500460000003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E is a concrete culvert carrying Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverly RD
CrossesBig Bull Tributary E
Location1.2 MI S JCT US-56
RouteCity Street 21984
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78472, -94.94583
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2015)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E 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 2023.

How much traffic does Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Waverly RD over Big Bull Tributary E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.