US Bridges

Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.9N 3.5W of Hanover · Structure no. 000000001010760

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1493 X-6.6
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.9N 3.5W of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 1493
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92102, -96.93721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1493 X-6.6 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1493 X-6.6 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.