US Bridges

Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.5E of Parker · Structure no. 52120046000B018

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long.

CarriesElm Street #18
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek Trib.
Location0.5E of Parker
RouteCity Street 7569
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8776, -94.82539
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic1,435 (2006)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar 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 Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Elm Street #18 over Little Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.