US Bridges

Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1200 N. of 127th St. · Structure no. 521950460000035

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLamar Ave.
CrossesTomahawk Ck Trib
Location1200 N. of 127th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90153, -94.6585
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2044
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 Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lamar Ave. over Tomahawk Ck Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.