US Bridges

Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.30S of Midland Drive · Structure no. 426350462653001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRenner Rd.
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location0.30S of Midland Drive
RouteCity Street 2653
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99576, -94.77898
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renner Rd. over Little Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Renner Rd. over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.