US Bridges

Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.4S of K-10 · Structure no. 521200460000047

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Crk Pky #47
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location0.4S of K-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94067, -94.8871
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2007)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar 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 Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Cedar Crk Pky #47 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.