US Bridges

137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1 MI W of Quivira RD · Structure no. 521950460000505

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries137th St.
CrossesTomahawk Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI W of Quivira RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88007, -94.72556
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th St. over Tomahawk 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 137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is 137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 137th St. over Tomahawk Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.