US Bridges

Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 180FT N of 88th ST · Structure no. 515450460000030

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

CarriesCherokee Lane
CrossesTrib. to Dykes Branch
Location180FT N of 88th ST
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96922, -94.62444
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 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 traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch 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 Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cherokee Lane over Trib. to Dykes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.