US Bridges

K16 HWY over Bills Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 2.12 MI S K116 · Structure no. 999901600430211

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K16 HWY over Bills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K16 HWY over Bills Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 732 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesK16 HWY
CrossesBills Creek
Location2.12 MI S K116
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43167, -95.6825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2023)
Projected traffic747 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K16 HWY over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is K16 HWY over Bills 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K16 HWY over Bills Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K16 HWY over Bills Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K16 HWY over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.