US Bridges

K16 HWY over Mill Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.72 MI W K259 · Structure no. 999901600750211

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K16 HWY over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K16 HWY over Mill Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 749 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesK16 HWY
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.72 MI W K259
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47944, -96.18472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2023)
Projected traffic764 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 K16 HWY over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K16 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K16 HWY over Mill Creek carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K16 HWY over Mill Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K16 HWY over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.