US Bridges

US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 1.25 MI N K-68 Highway · Structure no. 999916900611071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,772 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,263 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169/K-7 Highway
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.25 MI N K-68 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64083, -94.83583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width233 ft (71 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,772 (2023)
Projected traffic8,263 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 6,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns US-169/K-7 Highway over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.