US Bridges

Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 600 N of 109th ST · Structure no. 521950460000085

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 45 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 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesNieman Rd.
CrossesIndian Ck N Branch
Location600 N of 109th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93226, -94.71431
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch 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 Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nieman Rd. over Indian Ck N Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.