US Bridges

123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib.

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Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1E of Blackbob · Structure no. 521200460000051

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib. 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries123rd. St. #51
CrossesIndian Creek Trib.
Location0.1E of Blackbob
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90632, -94.76065
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 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 traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib. 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 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib.?

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

Who owns 123rd. St. #51 over Indian Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.