US Bridges

US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 0.44 MI W JCT US-75 · Structure no. 999905600701201

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS-56 HWY
Crosses110 Mile Creek Drainage
Location0.44 MI W JCT US-75
RouteU.S. Route 56
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7825, -95.69083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed12.4 mi (20 km)
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 US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 HWY over 110 Mile Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.