US Bridges

Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 800 N. of 63rd. St. · Structure no. 526350460000031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArapahoe ST
CrossesClear Creek
Location800 N. of 63rd. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01558, -94.86983
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek 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 Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Arapahoe ST over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.