US Bridges

191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1600 E of Quivira RD · Structure no. 521950460000400

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries191st St.
CrossesWolf Creek Trib.
Location1600 E of Quivira RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7818, -94.71806
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. 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 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib. carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 191st St. over Wolf Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.