US Bridges

Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 0.5S 3.5E of Leonardville · Structure no. 000810879003884

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal J.0-14.4T
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5S 3.5E of Leonardville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35784, -96.79366
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2004)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J.0-14.4T 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 Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local J.0-14.4T over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.