US Bridges

72nd Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 72nd St. S. of Lowell · Structure no. 514301050000047

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72nd Street over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 72nd Street over Mill Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries72nd Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location72nd St. S. of Lowell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09654, -94.74574
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2013)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 72nd Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72nd Street 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 72nd Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 72nd Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns 72nd Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.