US Bridges

J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.5W of Morrowville · Structure no. 001010835003189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJ-10.9 89
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0N 1.5W of Morrowville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8596, -97.2001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is J-10.9 89 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns J-10.9 89 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.