US Bridges

101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 600 E of Lowell · Structure no. 521950460000190

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4 is a concrete culvert carrying 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4 in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries101st ST
CrossesIndian Ck Trib No 4
Location600 E of Lowell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94535, -94.67468
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4 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 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns 101st ST over Indian Ck Trib No 4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.