US Bridges

Mill Street over Turkey Creek

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Wyandotte County, Kansas · Mill St. N. of Seminary · Structure no. 51430105000140A

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Street over Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Street
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationMill St. N. of Seminary
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05527, -94.63049
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (1991)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Mill Street over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Turkey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.