US Bridges

146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.2E of Mur-Len · Structure no. 521200460000027

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries146th. Street #27
CrossesIndian Creek Tributary
Location0.2E of Mur-Len
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86457, -94.77526
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary 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 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 146th. Street #27 over Indian Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.