US Bridges

Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 950-298 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000101

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuebner Road
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location950-298
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0972, -96.74665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huebner Road over Three Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Huebner Road over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Army.