US Bridges

S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.9W US75 7.7S US24 · Structure no. 000890991904405

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.W. 49th. St. 176
CrossesColly Creek
Location1.9W US75 7.7S US24
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97818, -95.72691
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 49th. St. 176 over Colly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.