US Bridges

Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek

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Riley County, Kansas · 4.8E 1.0N of Riley · Structure no. 00000000081B400

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 581 L.9-17.7F
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.8E 1.0N of Riley
RouteCounty Highway 581
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30962, -96.74169
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 581 L.9-17.7F over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.