US Bridges

Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.3N 175th/WAVERLY · Structure no. 509950460000040

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKill CR DR F.5-5.3
CrossesKill Creek
Location0.5W 0.3N 175th/WAVERLY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81495, -94.95454
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill 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 Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Kill CR DR F.5-5.3 over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.