US Bridges

Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · At 86th St. · Structure no. 515450460000026

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOverhill Rd.
CrossesDyke Branch Trib.
LocationAt 86th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97222, -94.62013
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 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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2005)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
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 Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib. built?

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

What condition is Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib. 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 Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib.?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Overhill Rd. over Dyke Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.