US Bridges

155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.2W 1.0S of Devon · Structure no. 000000000060380

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries155th St. Rs 1194
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2W 1.0S of Devon
RouteCounty Highway 1194
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90727, -94.8234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2006)
Projected traffic102 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 155th St. Rs 1194 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.