US Bridges

Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib.

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1S of College Blvd. · Structure no. 521200460000049

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood St. #49
CrossesIndian Creek Trib.
Location0.1S of College Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92548, -94.74977
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2008)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Greenwood St. #49 over Indian Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.