W Boston Mills over Fly Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.5W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111087506960
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Boston Mills over Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Boston Mills over Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Boston Mills over Fly Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Boston Mills over Fly 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does W Boston Mills over Fly Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Boston Mills over Fly Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Boston Mills over Fly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.