4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.5S Int US169-K96 · Structure no. 000631007006845
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 4900 RD Mile 15 over Drum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.