US Bridges

Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · Int. College and Pflumn · Structure no. 515700460000016

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85,752
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 85,752 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCol Bvd and Pflumn
CrossesTrib. to Indian Creek
LocationInt. College and Pflumn
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92742, -94.74209
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,752 (2011)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek carry?

About 85,752 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Col Bvd and Pflumn over Trib. to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.