US Bridges

K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 0.79 MI E K268 · Structure no. 999906800700981

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,068
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,895 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesK68 HWY
Crosses110 Mile Creek
Location0.79 MI E K268
RouteState Highway 68
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60806, -95.51111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2023)
Projected traffic3,895 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is K68 HWY over 110 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over 110 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.