US Bridges

Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.1N 3.0E of Arrington · Structure no. 000031019003729

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col 6-D.1
CrossesTrib. to Coal Creek
Location0.1N 3.0E of Arrington
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46473, -95.47831
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2007)
Projected traffic22 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 6-D.1 over Trib. to Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.