K7 HWY over Mill Creek
PoorDoniphan County, Kansas · 12.45 M NW Wjct US-36/K-7 · Structure no. 999900700220161
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 426
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K7 HWY over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K7 HWY over Mill Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 K7 HWY over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is K7 HWY over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does K7 HWY over Mill Creek carry?
About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K7 HWY over Mill Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns K7 HWY over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.