US Bridges

Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1S of S.M. Pkwy. · Structure no. 5089504600000B2

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Dr.
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.1S of S.M. Pkwy.
RouteCity Street 12188
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02548, -94.63443
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2018)
Projected traffic439 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Dr. over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Dr. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.