US Bridges

Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kansas · 150 Ft. S. of Johnson Dr. · Structure no. 519000460000013

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,557
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,557 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReeds Dr.
CrossesRock Creek
Location150 Ft. S. of Johnson Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02183, -94.65139
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,557 (2007)
Projected traffic4,557 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Dr. over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,557 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Dr. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.