US Bridges

SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2 X 12 X 4 X 60 Rc · Structure no. 527950890000N4D

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Colly Cr. Dr.
CrossesColly Creek
Location2 X 12 X 4 X 60 Rc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99106, -95.72717
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 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 traffic526 (2019)
Projected traffic622 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Colly Cr. Dr. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SW Colly Cr. Dr. over Colly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.