US Bridges

Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.05E of K-7 Hwy. · Structure no. 426350462724017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSm Pkwy WB
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.05E of K-7 Hwy.
RouteCity Street 2724
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00933, -94.81606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2017)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sm Pkwy WB over 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 Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sm Pkwy WB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.