US Bridges

159th St. #97 over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E of Ridgeview RD · Structure no. 521200460000097

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

159th St. #97 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 159th St. #97 over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries159th St. #97
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.24 MI E of Ridgeview RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84011, -94.79292
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2007)
Projected traffic12,400 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 159th St. #97 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th St. #97 over Indian 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. #97 over Indian Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 159th St. #97 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 159th St. #97 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.