US Bridges

K116 HWY over Bills Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.63 MI E K16 · Structure no. 999911600430181

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K116 HWY over Bills Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K116 HWY over Bills Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesK116 HWY
CrossesBills Creek
Location1.63 MI E K16
RouteState Highway 116
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46278, -95.65194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2023)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 K116 HWY over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is K116 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 K116 HWY over Bills Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K116 HWY over Bills Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K116 HWY over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.