US Bridges

Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · At 117th St. · Structure no. 515450460000025

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTomahawk Ck Pkwy
CrossesTrib. to Tomahawk Creek
LocationAt 117th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91673, -94.63385
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2010)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tomahawk Ck Pkwy over Trib. to Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.