US Bridges

Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.3 W of Parker · Structure no. 521200460000061

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElm Terrace #61
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek Trib.
Location0.3 W of Parker
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87727, -94.84013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2007)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Elm Terrace #61 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.