US Bridges

US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.38 MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900461301

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,915 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 HWY SB
CrossesIndian Creek Drainage
Location0.38 MI S I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92944, -94.705
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic57,915 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 HWY SB over Indian Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.