US Bridges

N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.7N US24 0.2W US75 · Structure no. 000890991604120

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN.W. 78th St. 174
CrossesTrib. to Halfday Creek
Location6.7N US24 0.2W US75
RouteCounty Highway 330
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18758, -95.72578
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns N.W. 78th St. 174 over Trib. to Halfday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.