US Bridges

94th Street over Small Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 94th ST S of Riverview · Structure no. 514301050000297

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

94th Street over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 94th Street over Small Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries94th Street
CrossesSmall Creek
Location94th ST S of Riverview
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10086, -94.79775
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 94th Street over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 94th Street over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 94th Street over Small Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 94th Street over Small Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns 94th Street over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.