US Bridges

127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2500 W of Nall · Structure no. 521950460000026

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Carries127th ST WB
CrossesTomahawk Ck
Location2500 W of Nall
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89839, -94.65469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck built?

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

What condition is 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST WB over Tomahawk Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.