US Bridges

Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.1N of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000000000990520

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 1755 1.6-V.9
CrossesWest Branch Mill Creek
Location0.1N of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 1755
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87177, -96.49068
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2013)
Projected traffic294 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 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch 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 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1755 1.6-V.9 over West Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.