National Avenue over Mill Creek
GoodPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · North of Fort Scott · Structure no. 409250061307024
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,865
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
National Avenue over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying National Avenue over Mill Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,865 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was National Avenue over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is National Avenue over Mill 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does National Avenue over Mill Creek carry?
About 2,865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is National Avenue over Mill Creek?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns National Avenue over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.