US Bridges

Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr.

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.4 S of Keene · Structure no. 000990959004443

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr. in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 55
CrossesN. Branch Mission Cr.
Location0.4 S of Keene
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95011, -96.03944
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 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 Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr.?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 55 over N. Branch Mission Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.