US Bridges

Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.0E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890987004203

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek is a steel culvert carrying Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLandon Rd. 127
CrossesTrib. to Messhoss Creek
Location2.0N 4.0E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12573, -95.78106
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Landon Rd. 127 over Trib. to Messhoss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.