US Bridges

119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.5 MI W of K-7 · Structure no. 521200460000048

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Carries119th ST #48
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location1.5 MI W of K-7
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91282, -94.88134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar 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 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 119th ST #48 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.