US Bridges

Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.8W of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000000000990415

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1440 H-23.7
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location1.8W of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1440
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08763, -96.06269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2013)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1440 H-23.7 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.