US Bridges

Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.5E of Auburn · Structure no. 000000000890267

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 616
CrossesTrib. to Six Mile Creek
Location1.0N 4.5E of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 616
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91772, -95.73402
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks1%
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

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 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 616 over Trib. to Six 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Rs 616 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.