US Bridges

165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 50 W of Switzer RD · Structure no. 521950460000385

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty is a concrete culvert carrying 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries165th St.
CrossesCoffee Creek Tributarty
Location50 W of Switzer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82905, -94.70554
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 165th St. over Coffee Creek Tributarty?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.