79th. Street over Little Mill Creek
FairJohnson County, Kansas · 0.1W of Cottonwood Street · Structure no. 515700460000010
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,530
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th. Street over Little Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 79th. Street over Little Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79th. Street over Little Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 79th. Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 79th. Street over Little Mill Creek carry?
About 6,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 79th. Street over Little Mill Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).
Who owns 79th. Street over Little Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.