US Bridges

103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · Betn Hauser and Noland RD · Structure no. 515700460000015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,342
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries103rd. Street
CrossesTrib. to Indian Creek
LocationBetn Hauser and Noland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94206, -94.73697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,342 (2009)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek carry?

About 8,342 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 103rd. Street over Trib. to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.