US Bridges

Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 320 Ft E of At&sf RR · Structure no. 429600965802014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill St. Br. 5
CrossesHargis Creek
Location320 Ft E of At&sf RR
RouteCity Street 5802
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25775, -97.39364
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mill St. Br. 5 over Hargis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.