US Bridges

K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.64 MI N K7/SANTA Fe JCT · Structure no. 999900700463221

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,146 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 486 ft wide.

CarriesK-7 HWY
CrossesLittle Cedar CR Drain
Location1.64 MI N K7/SANTA Fe JCT
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates38.905, -94.84583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width486 ft (148 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic22,146 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 486 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 HWY over Little Cedar CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.