US Bridges

Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1E of Water St. · Structure no. 521200460000030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesLoula Street #30
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1E of Water St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88058, -94.81435
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2005)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loula Street #30 over Mill 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 Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Loula Street #30 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.