US Bridges

Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Hollingsworth E of 123rd · Structure no. 514301050000321

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHollingsworth Road
CrossesPiper Lake
LocationHollingsworth E of 123rd
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17222, -94.86994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hollingsworth Road over Piper Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.