US Bridges

Wilder Road over Hayes Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1 MI W. of I-435 · Structure no. 526350460000047

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder Road over Hayes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilder Road over Hayes Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilder Road
CrossesHayes Creek
Location1 MI W. of I-435
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0391, -94.80659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2017)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wilder Road over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilder Road over Hayes Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilder Road over Hayes Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wilder Road over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wilder Road over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.