US Bridges

Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 7.0E 6.5N of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990967004445

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinor Col 116
CrossesMission Creek
Location7.0E 6.5N of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 9925
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95007, -95.96541
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 116 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.