US Bridges

Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek

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Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5N 4.5E of Oketo · Structure no. 000580907603000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2014. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 15.7-A.0
CrossesMission Creek
Location2.5N 4.5E of Oketo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.00097, -96.50767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic10 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Local 15.7-A.0 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.