US Bridges

US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.51 MI N K68 · Structure no. 999916900610371

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,812 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS169 K7 HWY SB
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location4.51 MI N K68
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68639, -94.83611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2023)
Projected traffic8,812 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 K7 HWY SB over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.