US Bridges

143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 100FT W of Granada Rd. · Structure no. 515450460000024

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 25 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries143rd St.
CrossesTrib. to Negro Creek
Location100FT W of Granada Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86925, -94.63792
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2010)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 143rd St. over Trib. to Negro Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.