US Bridges

N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.7N.W. of Elmont · Structure no. 000890993204140

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesN.W. 70th. St. 181
CrossesTrib. to Halfday Creek
Location0.7N.W. of Elmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17293, -95.71413
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 70th. St. 181 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek?

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

Who owns N.W. 70th. St. 181 over Trib. to Halfday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.