US Bridges

Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.55 MI E K138 Sdrd South · Structure no. 999907000990291

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage RD Rt.
CrossesMill Creek Drainage
Location4.55 MI E K138 Sdrd South
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05806, -96.105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD Rt. over Mill Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.