US Bridges

Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.1S 2.0E of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990490

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek in Wabaunsee 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 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1682 14.5-P.8
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.1S 2.0E of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1682
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9587, -96.25202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over 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 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1682 14.5-P.8 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.