US Bridges

Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.1S of Alma · Structure no. 000000000990510

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1682 N.5-13.2
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 1682
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99279, -96.2797
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 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 traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 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 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1682 N.5-13.2 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.