US Bridges

US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 8.08 MI N of Miami Cl · Structure no. 999916900463601

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,047 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-169 HWY
CrossesSweetwater Creek DR
Location8.08 MI N of Miami Cl
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84667, -94.81583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic41,047 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR 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 US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 HWY over Sweetwater Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.