US Bridges

Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 5.4E 1.4N of Riley · Structure no. 000810885603940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal M.6-17.0
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location5.4E 1.4N of Riley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31988, -96.72583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$525,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to 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 M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local M.6-17.0 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.