US Bridges

153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1W of Lindenwood · Structure no. 52120046000B050

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries153rd Terr. #50
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1W of Lindenwood
RouteCity Street 8051
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85066, -94.79049
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.
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 153rd Terr. #50 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 153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns 153rd Terr. #50 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.