US Bridges

W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · At Knox Ave · Structure no. 518600460000009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW 49th ST
CrossesTrib to Turkey Creek
LocationAt Knox Ave
RouteCity Street 3003
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04039, -94.69822
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2013)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns W 49th ST over Trib to Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.