US Bridges

Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.4W of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000000000890030

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 207 173
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.0N 2.4W of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89868, -95.73265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 207 173 over Six Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 207 173 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.