US Bridges

Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.5E of Devon · Structure no. 000061095505880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 15.5-J.0
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location1.0S 1.5E of Devon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90694, -94.79523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to 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 Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 15.5-J.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.