US Bridges

Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.3W of Mur-Len · Structure no. 521200460000025

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,410
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,090 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheridan St. #25
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.3W of Mur-Len
RouteCity Street 4204
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8691, -94.78629
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,410 (2010)
Projected traffic10,090 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan St. #25 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,410 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Sheridan St. #25 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.