US Bridges

161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.18 MI W. of US-169 Hwy. · Structure no. 521200460000100

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries161st St. #100
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location0.18 MI W. of US-169 Hwy.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83572, -94.81952
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary 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 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 161st St. #100 over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.