US Bridges

Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0W of Duluth · Structure no. 000750937003687

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMajor Jenkins Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.0S 1.0W of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 7509
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49746, -96.23923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill 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 Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Major Jenkins Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.