US Bridges

US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 1.88 MI W JCT US-75 · Structure no. 999905600701001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek in Osage 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 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS56 HWY
Crosses110 Mile Creek
Location1.88 MI W JCT US-75
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78222, -95.71778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2023)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US56 HWY over 110 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.