US Bridges

159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1 MI West of I-35 · Structure no. 521200460000091

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries159th St. #91
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.1 MI West of I-35
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83996, -94.83802
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2010)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th St. #91 over 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 159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 159th St. #91 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.