US Bridges

S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · 6.2E US75 3.0S US40 · Structure no. 000891009204380

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. 37th. St. 255
CrossesTecumseh Creek
Location6.2E US75 3.0S US40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00068, -95.57586
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns S.E. 37th. St. 255 over Tecumseh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.